Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that the survey to which you refer is a very recent one undertaken by Ukrainian Action. The members of the committee are at something of a disadvantage because we have not seen the data. Having regard to what you have said, we acknowledge your kind words in terms of the very high degree of satisfaction. We welcome that. I am sure there are other aspects of the survey which we could have a look at in terms of our engagement with agencies and with Government. If possible,could the data be shared at an early stage with the committee members? We would have an opportunity then to reflect on it and perhaps be in a position to respond. We will be meeting the Minister for Foreign Affairs in July but I am sure there are other issues for other Departments that we will be very keen to take up on your behalf should the results of the survey warrant such an intervention. It seems that in the areas of schools, healthcare, jobs and childcare the situation is somewhat evolving.

Let us not pretend there are not challenges. There are challenges and we hope the circumstances of these challenges would be resolved smoothly. I note that in some communities outside of Dublin, in particular, there has been a very strong community response. Deputy Stanton is with us and, as a former Minister of State in the Department of Justice, he pioneered the community support response in respect of previous instances of migration challenges. Deputy Stanton may have a comment to make to H.E. Ms Gerasko. I will then take a question, observation or comment from Senator Ó Donnghaile.