Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context

631. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to confirm whether a property (details supplied) has been purchased by his Department, or by any agent, body or contractor acting on behalf of the State; if so, to specify the date of purchase, the purchase price and identity of the vendor; to detail how the property was originally sourced and made available to the Department; the total amount paid in rent, lease, or other occupancy-related payments in respect of this property since it was first used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37283/25]

Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context

632. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the procurement process or property acquisition protocol that was followed in relation to a property (details supplied); whether a public tender, market valuation, or independent due diligence process was undertaken prior to any agreement for rental or purchase; whether any change in the designated use of the property, including a shift from housing persons under the Temporary Protection Directive to use as an International Protection Accommodation Service facility, has been formally approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37284/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I propose to take Questions Nos. 631 and 632 together.

Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (DJHAM) continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection to make longer term independent arrangements if they decide to remain in Ireland for the duration of the Temporary Protection Directive.

All accommodation contracted by this Department is temporary in nature and subject to change, and people are advised of this when requesting access to temporary accommodation.

The property to which the Deputy refers has been providing accommodation to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine since 2023. I am informed that there has been a recent change in ownership of the property. There is no change of use required, as this property continues to provide accommodation to the people with Temporary Protection fleeing the war.

I would also like to confirm for the Deputy that my department has not purchased this property.

Details of payments made to specific providers for specific locations are not publicly supplied by my Department as such details are commercially sensitive. However, the Deputy may wish to note that payments over €20,000 to suppliers of the Department generally, including accommodation providers, are periodically published officially. The most recent figures are published at: www.gov.ie/en/collection/dfdadb-department-of-children-and-youth-affairs-purchase-orders-for-20000-o/