Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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1477. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the total cost of the beneficiaries of temporary protection payment since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21081/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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In 2024, significant changes were made in terms of providing suitable but sustainable support to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs). BOTPs in Designated state-provided serviced accommodation (DACs) where meals and utilities are provided are not entitled to social assistance payments. BOTPs resident in DACs are entitled to the Beneficiary of Temporary Protection weekly payment of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child, subject to an income test. My Department administers this payment on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

There are currently c. 3,400 people in receipt of the payment.

Below is a table outlining the expenditure on this scheme since its introduction in March 2024 to date:

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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1478. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people in receipt of the beneficiaries of temporary protection payment who are also employed in a full-time or part-time capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21086/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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In March 2024, significant changes were made in terms of providing suitable but sustainable support to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs). BOTPs in Designated state-provided serviced accommodation (DACs) where meals and utilities are provided are not entitled to social assistance payments. BOTPs resident in DACs are entitled to the Beneficiary of Temporary Protection weekly payment of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child, subject to an income test. My Department administers this payment on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

There are currently c. 3,400 people in receipt of the payment. Information available from payslip returns indicates that some 777 people are currently in employment. It is not possible to determine whether a person is employed either on a full-time or part-time basis.

I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.