Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
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1378. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for current expenditure running €458 million ahead of profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37472/23]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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At the end of June 2023 my Department's spending was €458m ahead of profile on its current allocation. The variance in the current overspend is mainly due to spending on subhead E05 (Ukraine Accommodation & Other Costs) which at end June was €361m ahead of profile. Spending on subhead E04 (International Protection Seekers Accommodation) was €94m ahead of profile. Spending on these programme areas on the vote reflect the costs associated with providing accommodation and other supports for international migrants from Ukraine and other countries. In addition Subhead A03 (Child & Family Agency) is ahead of profile by €26m due to increasing demand for services and time related matters.

My Department is currently engaging with DPENDR regarding the need for additional funding for 2023 for my Vote and these discussions are ongoing.