429. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to PQ63641/26, what individual assessment was actually undertaken before the accommodation was allocated to this family, what information was relied upon in determining that it was suitable, and did the decision-maker have access to an assessment addressing the child's (details supplied) actual disability, accessibility, manual-handling and personal-care requirements. [66792/26]

430. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2600 of 7 September 2026, the steps that were taken in the case of a family (details supplied) to maintain continuity of their established healthcare and supports. [66794/26]

431. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2600 of 7 September 2026, if the relocation decision was made before or after the relevant medical and disability evidence concerning a child (details supplied) was available to the decision-maker; if the decision was made without this information, whether the decision will now be reconsidered in light of the professional evidence which has been provided; if the information was already available, how was the proposed accommodation assessed as suitable in light of those needs. [66793/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 429, 430 and 431 together.

The ending of the provision of commercial accommodation for persons with temporary protection at the Citywest Hotel follows a Government decision of 26 May 2026. As previously communicated to all residents, on 30 June 2026, no further accommodation for those granted Temporary Protection will be provided at the Citywest Hotel from 18 September 2026.

Recognising that this is a significant change for residents, my Department, the Irish Red Cross and the International Organisation for Migration commenced dedicated engagement with those affected, providing information and practical support regarding available options. These included supports to facilitate independent living where appropriate.

At the same time, a self-declaration application process, which opened on 30 June 2026 and closed on 17 July 2026, was made available to residents who believed they continued to require temporary accommodation following the closure of the Citywest facility. An offer of accommodation has now issued to all residents whose applications were approved, taking into account, where relevant, any identified vulnerabilities or accommodation requirements.

It should be noted that the Government’s decision of May 2026 means that over the coming months the state’s contracted accommodation settings will be very significantly reduced. Accordingly, there is little to no room for bespoke responses to cases of a particular type. HSE colleagues and this Department are in regular contact to ensure the best options for those granted Temporary Protection are offered, having due regard to their circumstances and settings available.

While every effort has been made to continue to accommodate those with established HSE care plans to remain in the relevant Community Health Organisation area for continuity of care, there is no guarantee continued accommodation will be in the same area in which a person currently lives. My Department seeks however, insofar as practicable, to match accommodation to identified needs and remains committed to ensuring that vulnerable persons continue to receive appropriate supports throughout this transition. More information can be found here: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/collections/ongoing-supports-en/.

With specific reference to the issue of specialist educational needs raised, it should be noted that it is practice to try to retain children with special needs in the same area where possible. Families with children attending school who move area can contact their local Regional Education and Language Team (REALT). Relevant information is provided by the Department of Education on the Government of Ireland website at www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/publications/information-for-schools-ukraine/ if they need help finding a school place. Schools are required to admit all applicants unless the school is full or in very limited, defined circumstances. Families are encouraged to enrol their children as soon as they know the location of their new accommodation.

In cases however where documented medical needs present along with special educational needs, medical requirements are considered to be the priority in the accommodation allocation process. Where medical requirements may necessitate relocation to another accommodation centre, even if it is not in proximity to the current location, relevant HSE Social Inclusion teams are kept informed to ensure transfer of care packages and equipment as required.

In this specific case, the needs of all family members were carefully considered. When identifying suitable onward accommodation, priority was given to the father's submitted documented accommodation requirements, which had been assessed by his medical team as an absolute necessity. As a result, accommodation in Offaly was offered rather than in one of the centres closer to Citywest.

I trust this provides clarification and reassurance that individual needs have been taken into consideration to ensure that the onward accommodation best meets requirements and that affected residents continue to receive appropriate supports as they transition from Citywest.