Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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500. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the provision of communal space for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59089/22]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the Temporary Protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis.

The operational challenges brought about by responding to the conflict are significant. Our country has never experienced an influx of displaced persons like the one that we have seen over the past months. To date over 60,000 people have arrived fleeing the war in Ukraine and of those, 47,000 have been accommodated by my Department.

Overseeing provision of accommodation on this scale during this timeframe for all those who require it remains immensely challenging. The Government is resolute in its solidarity and support for Ukraine, and huge efforts are being made to source facilities that will provide those arriving in Ireland with safety and shelter.

I can advise the Deputy that my Department is currently considering a proposal in respect of the matter raised and hopes to revert shortly. I am conscious of the importance of ensuring that residents get necessary supports.