Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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920. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the process that is in place for Ukrainian nationals here under temporary protection who wish to establish permanent roots and purchase a home in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28151/23]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the activation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive is an emergency provision designed to quickly and humanely respond to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people by Russian aggression. Ireland participates in this EU measure, which was given legal effect under section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015.

Those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine and who meet the criteria set out in the Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382) are eligible for this temporary protection, initially for one year and on a renewable basis, as long as the Temporary Protection Directive remains activated.

The Temporary Protection Directive has been extended to March 2024, so people in Ireland with temporary protection status will retain that status until that date. Subject to a decision by the EU Council, the Directive may be further extended until March 2025.

The approach to be taken when Temporary Protection comes to an end across the EU has yet to be determined, and will be the subject of further deliberation at an EU level, and at a whole of Government level nationally.