Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge this. It is a huge commitment for people to open their doors and give this type of shelter to a family. It has to be acknowledged. There is a recognition payment but it has to be acknowledged through more than money. The Minister referenced that it is the job of the Department to respond to the short-term needs. Pledged accommodation is not a long-term solution. For somebody to have this generosity over four, five or six months is some undertaking. I do not think we can expect it over a five-year period. Are we beginning to plan for long-term solutions as well as short-term solutions? Unfortunately we do not see an end in sight to the conflict. We must also acknowledge that many of those who have travelled here from Ukraine have their children in school here and they may have begun to work. This is all very welcome. They may not be going home. Are we beginning to put plans in place for this?

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