Ukraine War
Dail Éireann — 2022-03-24
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Roderic O'Gorman (GP), Dublin West

A team is on-site 18 hours a day at Dublin Airport. Between 85% and 90% of all Ukrainians who have come to Ireland have entered through Dublin Airport. At this stage, we do not have on-site teams at Rosslare, which is the next largest entry point, or at Shannon and the other points of entry that account for small numbers. It is a question of where to best target resources. In the coming weeks and months as the summer season approaches, it is likely that more people may be entering and particularly through Rosslare. As the Deputy is aware, a full hub is being established at Rosslare now, so I have no doubt that Tusla will examine that aspect. The organisation can designate and send a specialist team wherever it is required. My understanding, however, is that the majority of these 22 referrals have come in through Dublin Airport. It is important to reiterate that there have been 22 referrals, but 13 are in care. A significant number have been reunited with their families or family members, which is a positive development.

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Sitting date: 2022-03-24