International Protection
Seanad Éireann — 2023-11-14
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

The State has a legal obligation to assess the claims of those who seek international protection and, in that time, to provide accommodation and supports in line with the recast reception conditions directive, given effect by Statutory Instrument 230 of 2018. Under the temporary protection directive, 2001/55/EC, beneficiaries of temporary protection receive accommodation or access to means to source accommodation, if needed, as well as access to the labour market, social welfare income supports, education and medical care. The Government is committed to meeting our legal obligations and to supporting those seeking refuge in Ireland and is stepping up action to maximise the pace and scale of delivery of the accommodation strategy for people seeking international protection in Ireland.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-14