Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

At all times we have worked within the confines of the the temporary protection directive and we will continue to work within its confines. We will not do anything in breach of the temporary protection directive. As I am sure the Deputy is aware, it is interpreted in different ways across many member states, and many member states have taken a much more stringent and a much tighter approach to the rights they offer to Ukrainians under the temporary protection directive. We have taken the generous approach here in Ireland. I think that has been right when we see the magnitude of the crisis facing Ukrainians right now. We also have to be as upfront as we can with Ukraine in terms of the pressure that is on accommodation nationally. We are not in a position to provide an unlimited offer of accommodation to everyone who arrives here. That is not sustainable. We have done a huge amount, but across Government we are examining the offering at the moment in terms of accommodation and the wider offering. Because it is still before Government, I cannot really get into the nuts and bolts of it. I am sure the Deputy understands that. However, it is being examined and we hope to bring forward proposals shortly.

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