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Designated Accommodation Centres
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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The Government has agreed a number of measures to respond to the growing number of people seeking protection in Ireland.
From 14 March 2024, beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine who live in a Designated Accommodation Centre do not qualify for certain social assistance payments. A Designated Accommodation Centre is state provided accommodation designated by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth under law (section 60 (10) of the International Protection Act 2015, as amended by section 11 of the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024).
While resident in Designated Accommodation Centres, they are entitled to the Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Weekly Payment, a payment of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child, subject to an income test. Further information is available at gov - Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Weekly Payment (www.gov.ie)
Food, laundry, other services and integration supports are also provided.
In addition, those arriving from 14 March who are looking for State-provided accommodation will be accommodated for a maximum of 90 days in Designated Accommodation Centres.
When they leave the Designated Accommodation Centre, or if they make their own accommodation arrangements on arrival, they will be entitled to apply for standard social welfare assistance, equivalent to Irish citizens, subject to meeting the eligibility conditions.
These changes are necessary so that Ireland can ensure a sustainable approach to providing humanitarian support. For more information go to www.gov.ie/Ukraine .
From 14 March 2024, beneficiaries of temporary protection looking for State-supported accommodation will be accommodated for a maximum of 90 days and will be provided with food, services and integration supports in Designated Accommodation Centres.
While in Designated Accommodation Centres, they are entitled to the Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Weekly Payment, subject to an income test.
Five accommodation centres have been identified to provide a maximum of 90 days’ accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine.
• Fernbank, Limerick City (capacity: 250)
• Punchestown, Co. Kildare (capacity: 378)
• Gerald Griffin Street, Cork City (capacity: 107)
• Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare (capacity: 985)
• Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (capacity: 75)
Further information can be found at Changes to accommodation for people fleeing war in Ukraine
In May 2024, the government agreed to bring equivalence of treatment between beneficiaries of temporary protection who arrived in Ireland before and after 14 March and who are living in full board State supported accommodation where meals and utilities are provided.
From 9 September 2024, beneficiaries of temporary protection who live in a Designated Accommodation Centre where meals and utilities are provided no longer qualify for certain social assistance payments. While in Designated Accommodation Centres, they are entitled to the Beneficiary of Temporary Protection Weekly Payment, subject to an income test. Where beneficiaries of temporary protection are making a contribution towards the cost of their meals, their payment rate will reflect this.
Beneficiaries continue to have access to accommodation, healthcare and education, if needed.
Further information can be found at gov - Statement on behalf of the Government of Ireland (www.gov.ie)