Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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649. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide a detailed list of the supports available to a group in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37557/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department has worked closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance.

The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) facilitates the planned resettlement of UNHCR registered refugees to Ireland from countries of first asylum. It was established by Government decision in September 2015 as a key part of Ireland’s response to the global humanitarian migration crises.

The IRPP is a distinct programme of tailored supports for at risk UNHCR registered refugees who have been selected for re-settlement to Ireland, including through the Community Sponsorship Programme which the Deputy's additional information refers to.

Arrivals under the programme have been through resettlement, which has primarily concentrated on Syrian nationals up to this point, and separately the humanitarian admission of Afghan nationals arising from the Taliban takeover in 2021.

While events in Gaza are being kept under constant review, there are no current plans to expand the Programme at this time.