The Government plans to phase out the use of tourist and commercial accommodation that is currently providing housing for up to 16,000 people from Ukraine.
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan obtained approval on the matter at the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs, reports RTE.
The proposal had already been signalled in recent weeks by Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy.
It was decided that State-funded commercial accommodation would no longer be provided to residents who arrived before March 2024, except for individuals considered highly vulnerable or those facing challenges to living independently, reports RTE.
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The transition process is set to begin in August and will be carried out gradually over a six-month timeframe.
Individuals affected will receive at least three months’ notice prior to any changes taking effect, reports RTE.
The accommodation involved will then be made available again for tourism purposes and possibly for use within the private rental market.
An agreement was also reached to phase out the €600 Accommodation Recognition Payment Scheme during the final four months of this year, with a full conclusion planned for next March, reports RTE.
There may be a reduction in the payment to €400 starting in September, impacting approximately 42,000 people currently living in hosted arrangements.
The Government also intends to collaborate with the EU on establishing a Voluntary Return and Reintegration Programme for Ukraine, which is expected to begin around March 2027, reports RTE.
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