International Protection Applicants. That means they are...\r\n<a href="https://gript.ie/state-has-spent-over-one-billion-in-accommodating-people-claiming-asylum-since-2016/">Source</a>\r\n<hr>\r\n<strong>Find the latest IPAS Statistics Weekly Report here - gov.ie</strong>\r\nFind the latest IPAS Statistics Weekly Report here. From ⁤International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS). Published on 2 February 2024. Last updated on 30 January 2025.\r\n<a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/047e0-find-the-latest-ipas-statistics-weekly-report-here/">Source</a>\r\n<hr>\r\n<strong>PDF People with Status in International Protection Accommodation Services</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>As of 2nd June, there are nearly 31,032 people accommodated in the ​International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) system as a whole (of whom 7,680 are children) compared with approximately ⁢8,700 people at the end of​ february 2022. These figures are combined with the arrival of over 102...</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSeparately, Minister Foley told Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy in another written Dáil reply that since the start ⁣of 2022, €239m has been paid out ​by the State to 22,399 accommodation ⁢providers here for accommodating 49,840 Beneficiaries of Protection (BOTP) in a program aimed at accommodating Ukrainians.\r\nThe €239m payout is through an Accommodation Recognition Payment ⁢(ARP) which ​is a monthly payment of €800 available to those who are providing accommodation to a person or people who arrived in <a href="https://www.world-today-news.com/pfizer-hopes-to-raise-up-to-14000-million-euros-for-mrna-vaccine-in-2030/" title="Pfizer hopes to raise up to 14,000 million euros for mRNA vaccine in 2030">Ireland</a> under the EU Protection Directive.\r\nMinister Foley said that currently, over 15,500 hosts are accommodating almost 36,000 BOTPs in over 19,000 accommodations.\r\nShe said that a person providing accommodation to BOTPs on a commercial basis is ineligible to participate in the scheme.\r\nShe said that ARP does not create a landlord‌ and tenant relationship between the accommodation host who has qualified for the financial⁤ contribution and ⁤the Ukrainians living in the accommodation, and it ⁣does‍ not provide ⁤an automatic right to tenancy.\r\nThe figures provided by Minister Foley show that Dublin has the highest number of people ⁤receiving the ARP at 4,518,followed by Cork at 1,828,Donegal at 1,305,Mayo at 1,266,Galway at 1,133,Kildare at 1,029 and Kerry at 1,022.\r\n<hr>\r\nThese are ⁣the contents from the provided URLs. <br/> <h1><span id="irelands-housing-crisis-unpacking-the-cost-of-international-protection-accommodation">Ireland's⁣ Housing Crisis: Unpacking the Cost of International Protection Accommodation</span></h1><div id="aiomatic_toc_container" class=" "><p class="aiomatic_toc_title">Table of Contents</p><ul class="aiomatic_toc_list"><li><a href="#irelands-housing-crisis-unpacking-the-cost-of-international-protection-accommodation">Ireland's⁣ Housing Crisis: Unpacking the Cost of International Protection Accommodation</a><ul><li><a href="#the-rising-costs-of-ipas-accommodation">The Rising Costs of IPAS Accommodation</a></li><li><a href="#dealing-with-the-surge-in-arrivals">Dealing with the​ Surge in Arrivals</a></li><li><a href="#looking-ahead-finding-long-term-solutions">Looking ⁣Ahead:‌ Finding long-Term Solutions</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p>The Irish government‌ has spent over €1 billion ⁢as 2016 accommodating individuals seeking asylum in the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) system. This interview with Fiona O'Brien, ⁤a leading expert on immigration policy, delves ⁤into the complexities of IPAS, the surge in demand for accommodation, and the government's efforts to manage⁤ the situation. ⁣ </p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<h2><span id="the-rising-costs-of-ipas-accommodation">The Rising Costs of IPAS Accommodation</span></h2><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p><strong>Senior Editor:</strong> Fiona, ⁤the recent figures show a significant increase ‌in the cost ‌of ⁣IPAS accommodation. What are the main factors driving this trend? </p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p><strong>Fiona O'Brien: </strong>The rising costs‍ can be attributed to several factors. We've​ seen a dramatic increase in ⁢the number of people seeking international protection in Ireland in recent years. This surge puts immense pressure on the already strained housing ‌market. ‌ the Department of⁢ Justice ⁣describes those in IPAS as ‌international Protection ‍Applicants. This means they are​ individuals‍ who have applied for protection in‍ Ireland ⁢but are awaiting a decision on their case.These​ individuals are ofen fleeing ⁤conflict or persecution and require safe and secure housing. </p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p>The ​rising ⁤cost of living in ⁢Ireland, coupled with limited available affordable housing,‍ also contributes to the problem. IPAS has to compete with the private market for accommodation, ⁢driving up costs. </p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<h2><span id="dealing-with-the-surge-in-arrivals">Dealing with the​ Surge in Arrivals</span></h2><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p><strong>Senior Editor:</strong> The figures also highlight a significant number ‍of Ukrainians ​being accommodated ‌through the Airport Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme. ‍How⁣ does this program compare to the IPAS system? </p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p><strong>Fiona O'Brien: </strong>The ARP program‍ was ‌specifically designed to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country⁣ under the EU Protection Directive. It provides monthly payments of €800 to individuals or⁢ families who provide accommodation to ​Ukrainian⁤ refugees. The‍ ARP has been successful in quickly providing shelter for⁤ many ⁤Ukrainians, but it's a​ temporary‍ measure.⁣ The⁢ emphasis is on securing longer-term solutions for both <a href="https://www.unrefugees.org/news/people-forced-to-flee-their-homes-in-ukraine-still-hope-to-return-while-uncertainty-looms-after-1-000-days-of-full-scale-war/" title="People forced to flee their homes in Ukraine still hope to return while ...">Ukrainian refugees</a> and <a href="https://www.world-today-news.com/new-york-announces-families-of-undocumented-migrants-to-get-child-benefits-beginning-in-january-eric-adams-united-states-venezuela-world/" title="New York Announces Families of Undocumented Migrants to Get Child Benefits Beginning in January | Eric Adams | United States | Venezuela | WORLD">asylum seekers</a> in ⁣the IPAS system. ⁤ </p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<h2><span id="looking-ahead-finding-long-term-solutions">Looking ⁣Ahead:‌ Finding long-Term Solutions</span></h2><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p><strong>Senior Editor: </strong>What ⁣are some potential long-term solutions to alleviate the strain on the‌ IPAS system‌ and address the underlying issue ⁣of housing availability?</p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p><strong>Fiona ​O'Brien: </strong>Ireland needs a multi-faceted approach. We need to increase the supply of affordable housing, both for asylum seekers and the general ⁢population.Streamlining the⁢ asylum ⁣process can ‌also⁢ help reduce the length of time people spend⁢ in temporary accommodation. Investing in community⁣ integration programs can definitely help ⁣integrate asylum seekers into Irish society and make the ‌system more enduring in the long​ run. Ultimately,​ it‍ requires a commitment to providing humane and ⁣dignified⁤ accommodation for all individuals seeking protection in ‍Ireland.</p><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<p>This interview highlights the pressing need for immediate action and ​long-term ​strategies ⁤to ⁣address the challenges facing Ireland's asylum accommodation system. </p> ?"> Submit