Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The EU has activated the temporary protection directive, which is very welcome. It allows Ukrainian citizens to access the EU and that is more than welcome. Irish people have been very forthcoming in offering accommodation, and they never let themselves down in this regard. That is very true. While the focus is on Ukrainian citizens, however, what about the other nationalities affected by the war over there? I wrote to the Minister for Justice last Monday week concerning this issue, without receiving a response. Are other nationalities covered under the remit of the temporary protection directive as well and can they access safety in the EU and Ireland?

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