Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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544. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of IPAS in Cork for those persons arriving from Ukraine; and if there is a point of contact for persons to secure or offer accommodation. [17426/22]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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To date more than 10,000 of those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine who have arrived in Ireland have been referred to the International Protection Accommodations Service (IPAS) for accommodation.

In light of the continued significant numbers of people coming in to the State, and the potentially substantial numbers that may arrive, my Department is contracting all forms of accommodation, including in Cork.

A dedicated team in my Department is focused on the provision of accommodation to Ukrainian refugees.

We have also established a dedicated team at the City West Convention Centre that meets new arrivals from Ukraine. Alongside this, we are participating in hubs in Cork and Limerick cities, led by the Department of Social Protection to support new arrivals. Wexford County Council is supporting my Department in maintaining a presence at Rosslare Port. We have specifically prepared reception areas and they include designated spaces for children and adults and quiet spaces.

Deputy, please see below figures detailing total arrivals to Ireland (Ukrainians and 3rd country nationals) as of 30 March:

It is not possible to provide a county breakdown as the situation is constantly changing as numbers are increasing rapidly and as accommodation is often short-term in nature.