2381. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports that will be in place for a Ukrainian citizen of pension age with no other means who cannot return to Ukraine when the ARP payment is reduced, putting them at risk of eviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58324/26]

The Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) was introduced to recognise the generosity of hosts who have opened their homes, whether in its entirety or a room, at their own expense to provide accommodation to temporary protection beneficiaries arriving in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive.

The scheme's payment rate is not, nor has it ever been, linked to the actual cost incurred by the person providing the accommodation. It is a recognition of the valued contribution of those who host. The payment is not intended to substitute rent, nor is it available where a rental agreement is in place. It is also not aligned with market rental rates.

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. Hosting arrangements are considered a private matter between the host and the person living in the accommodation.

People with Temporary Protection continue to have access to public services in accordance with the Temporary Protection Directive and Irish law, including access to healthcare and, where eligible, social protection supports such as rent supplement administered by the relevant Departments.

Integration supports are provided by a number of stakeholders and supports will be further mobilised and coordinated to harness inputs and support the integration of people with Temporary Protection and to assist them in moving to independent living. Local Authorities coordinate the supports of wider agencies through their Community Integration Forums. Supports are provided by:

• The HSE on health

• Department of Social Protection on PPSN and Social Welfare supports

• Intreo on employment supports and jobs advice

• Department of Education, ETBs and Regional Education and Language Teams (REALTs) for schooling, youth services and English Language supports

Further supports are also provided by the Irish Red Cross (IRC) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). A blended model of online and in-person engagement will be delivered by the IRC and IOM to inform people of policy changes and give guidance on options available to people. For more information on these supports please visit State-Contracted Commercial Accommodation (EN)

Where hosting arrangements are ending, people with Temporary Protection are entitled to make their own private arrangements for accommodation through their own means, using supports provided by the Department of Social Protection, or by asking their Local Authority or Irish Red Cross for alternative accommodation offered by hosts. Those wishing to avail of hosted accommodation in any given area should contact the Local Authority in that area or the Irish Red Cross. The Irish Red Cross can be contacted by email at migrationcrisis@redcross.ie or by phoning 1800 753 343.