Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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1760.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 639 of 11 June 2024, when the outcome of the internal review will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31294/24]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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I apologise for the delay in responding to this Freedom of Information request. I can confirm that it is receiving attention and that a response will issue to you as soon as possible.

As widely reported, despite tireless efforts of Department officials, there is currently an accommodation shortfall for people arriving to Ireland seeking international protection (IP). The arrival numbers remain significantly elevated.

In the first 28 weeks of 2024, nearly 11,000 people have arrived in Ireland seeking accommodation from the State, averaging 386 people per week. This is more than five times the average from 2017-2019. The highest weekly applications in 2024 was over 610 arrivals.

Due to the ongoing pressure faced by the Department, there has unfortunately been a delay in responding to FOI requests. I will ask my Department to expedite a response as soon as is practicable.