James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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376. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any work visas are currently available for Ukrainian migrants travelling to Ireland from other European Union countries. [21849/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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On 25 February, I announced the immediate lifting of all visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens travelling to the State. This has streamlined and supported the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland. It applies as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland and is a humanitarian response to the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine.

In addition, the EU Temporary Protection Directive has now been activated in response to the Ukraine crisis. Ireland participates in this measure, which has been given legal effect under Section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015.

Those eligible for Temporary Protection (granted initially for one year, but renewable) will have immediate access to the labour market, social welfare, accommodation and other State supports as necessary. More than 26,000 people have been granted Temporary Protection in Ireland since the Directive was activated on 4 March. 

Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection do not require an employment permit or a employment visa to gain full access to the labour market in Ireland.