Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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1519. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the full cost of the provision of security at the Heywood Road modular housing project for Ukrainians in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the length of time this level of security will be provided at site; the reason for the continued levels of security given that it will hinder integration efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45218/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The site at Heywood is the last site to be delivered under the Rapid Build Programme. In total, the Programme has delivered 654 homes at 11 sites nationwide which can provide temporary accommodation for just over 2,600 people fleeing the war in Ukraine. The positive impact of the programme on the lives of so many has been due in no small part to the support of local communities who have shown great solidarity with those displaced by Russia’s invasion.

Security has been provided at all of the Rapid Build Sites during development and up until handover.

In the case of Heywood Road, I am advised that a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour impacting on the location were reported to An Garda Síochána in recent weeks. My Department subsequently met with local Gardaí, Tipperary County Council, and Tuath, the approved Housing Body managing the site, on this matter. Following this the Department agreed with Tuath to extend security for a short time to help the 82 families to settle in. It is anticipated that this transitional security arrangement which has cost €155k will be fully phased out in the coming weeks.