Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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518. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of receipt hosts and persons benefitting from accommodation under the accommodation recognition payment, by county; the number of new entrants into the scheme each month since January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65038/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) is a monthly payment of €600 available to those providing accommodation to a person or people who arrived in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive.

Since the scheme launched in July 2022 to 16 November 2025, over €395m has been paid to almost 26,800 recipients in respect of hosting over 61,300 temporary protection beneficiaries. As of 16 November 2025, over 17,500 hosts are accommodating almost 41,400 temporary protection beneficiaries in approx. 23,100 properties supported by the ARP.

A statistical summary of current claim activity by county is provided in the attachment below.

The information sought by the Deputy in relation to new entrants to the scheme each month since January 2023 is not available in the format requested and it is not readily available within the timeframe allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly with further statistical information once it is to hand.

Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent)
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519. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of international protection accommodation centres currently not in possession of a fire safety certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65042/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The safety and well-being of all residents in International Protection accommodation is the highest priority for the Department and fire safety is a critical requirement for all accommodation centres.

The Department does not routinely collate data in the manner requested in the question, but all international protection accommodation centres are subject to inspections each year through either Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) or IPAS-commissioned inspections.

The IPAS inspection regime is a key mechanism for ensuring that all providers adhere to their contractual obligations, which explicitly include full compliance with all statutory fire and building control regulations.

Correct fire safety certification, in line with relevant Local Authority requirements, is also a priority aspect of the appraisal process for all international protection accommodation centres.

It is a mandatory requirement for any new or renewed contract for accommodation for international protection applicants.

Reports from IPAS inspections are published on gov.ie: www.gov.ie/en/international-protection-accommodation-services-ipas/publications/ipas-inspection-reports/.

HIQA inspection reports can be found on the HIQA website: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/inspection-reports.

IPAS also carries out unannounced inspection compliance visits which ensure adherence to established IPAS policies, procedures, and standards, by the contracted service provider.

It is important to note that a published inspection report is a snapshot in time, reflecting the findings on the day of the inspection. The report itself is not updated with subsequent actions.

Therefore, while a report may highlight deficiencies, the formal follow-up actions, remedial works, or photographic proof of resolution provided by the contractor are handled after the report is issued, as part of the compliance process.