The Accommodation Recognition Payment is a government initiative designed to acknowledge the generosity of individuals who have opened their homes to host people arriving in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive. This payment offers €800 per property where at least one person is being hosted. A maximum of 15 properties can be added to a single application.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for this payment, you must:
Application Process:
Applications can be submitted online through the MyWelfare portal. A basic or verified MyGovID account is required to apply. Detailed information and the application form are available on the MyWelfare website.
For further assistance or inquiries, you can contact the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection through the contact details provided on their official website.
Website: www.mywelfare.ie
The UNHCR's "Training opportunities, skills assessment and recognition" page offers resources to assist refugees in enhancing their skills and obtaining recognition for their qualifications. Key components include:
Training Opportunities:
Skills Assessment and Recognition:
These resources aim to facilitate refugees' integration into host societies by enhancing their skills and ensuring their qualifications are recognized, thereby improving employment opportunities and overall well-being.
Website: www.unhrc.ie
This is a comprehensive guide site for individuals arriving from Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict.
Key areas of support are:
1. Social Welfare Supports:
2. Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP):
3. Temporary Protection Directive:
Website: www.citizensinformation.ie
The "Rough Guide to Ukrainian Qualifications in the Context of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications" is an information supplement prepared by NARIC Ireland. It aims to assist Irish employers and education providers in recognizing Ukrainian qualifications by providing background information on Ukraine's education and training system and offering detailed insights into individual qualifications. This guide complements NARIC Ireland's free, online searchable foreign qualifications database, which provides advisory comparability statements for individual qualifications. These statements compare an academic qualification to an Irish qualification of a similar major award type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) wherever possible. Recognition decisions regarding a qualification are made by employers, education and training providers, and competent authorities, not by NARIC Ireland.
Website: www.qqi.ie
The Citizens Information page titled "Supports for Ukrainians in Ireland" provides a comprehensive overview of services and assistance available to individuals arriving from Ukraine. Key areas of support include:
1. Education and Childcare:
2. Employment Assistance:
3. Healthcare Services:
4. Transportation:
5. Financial Services:
6. Communication Services:
Additionally, the page offers resources in Ukrainian and Russian to ensure accessibility. It also provides contact details for various support organizations and outlines how local communities are mobilizing to assist newcomers. For those looking to help, there is information on volunteering and donation opportunities.
This resource serves as a valuable guide for Ukrainian nationals seeking to integrate into Irish society and access essential services.
Website: www.citizensinformation.ie
The working paper titled "Policy and Political Responses to Ireland’s Refugee Crisis" by Professor Bryan Fanning of University College Dublin examines Ireland's recent challenges in managing a significant influx of refugees and International Protection (IP) applicants, particularly following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The paper highlights the state's reactive crisis management approach, which has led to inadequate accommodation and support services. This shortfall has contributed to anti-refugee protests and activities by far-right groups in both urban and rural areas. Professor Fanning emphasizes the necessity for proactive development of services, infrastructure, and state capacity to meet the needs of current and future arrivals. He also underscores the importance of engaging with host communities to address anxieties and prevent zero-sum perceptions that pit refugee needs against those of local populations. The paper advocates for integrating refugee policy with broader social policies to enhance social cohesion and community development.
Website: www.udc.ie
The working paper titled "Policy and Political Responses to Ireland’s Refugee Crisis" by Professor Bryan Fanning of University College Dublin examines Ireland's recent challenges in managing a significant influx of refugees and International Protection (IP) applicants, particularly following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The paper highlights the state's reactive crisis management approach, which has led to inadequate accommodation and support services. This shortfall has contributed to anti-refugee protests and activities by far-right groups in both urban and rural areas. Professor Fanning emphasizes the necessity for proactive development of services, infrastructure, and state capacity to meet the needs of current and future arrivals. He also underscores the importance of engaging with host communities to address anxieties and prevent zero-sum perceptions that pit refugee needs against those of local populations. The paper advocates for integrating refugee policy with broader social policies to enhance social cohesion and community development.
Website: www.udc.ie
This article, authored by the Irish government, emphasizes the establishment of community integration forums across all local authority areas in Ireland to support new arrivals, including Ukrainians fleeing the war. These forums involve government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups, and more to facilitate integration efforts. The article is organized under three main headings:
State Agencies Supporting Integration:
This section discusses local integration teams established in 2024, which were created to assist individuals entering the country. These teams help newcomers access various available supports to enhance their integration experience.
Support for Communities:
This part outlines a fund specifically designed for community groups that aid in the integration of newcomers. It highlights projects and initiatives that directly assist newcomers in settling into their new environment through community engagement.
Integration through Education and Employment:
This section explains how the government collaborates with schools and educational centres to integrate newcomers into Ireland's education system. It also addresses partnerships with Irish employers to provide newcomers with access to job opportunities.
Website: www.gov.ie
The findings and recommendations are based on comprehensive fieldwork, including interviews and focus groups, conducted between March 2023 and June 2024 with 165 migrants, of 31 nationalities, who are living in 11 counties (Galway, Mayo, Waterford, Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny, Wexford, Clare, Tipperary, Carlow, and Limerick). This came at a crucial time, with the relocation of more than 100,000 Ukrainian citizens to Ireland after Russia launched its war in 2022.
Ukrainians make up a consistent part of the cohort, and the study outlines many of the challenges that they encountered over two years of life in Ireland; as well as documenting the efforts made by several communities to involve them in social life. The study underscores the complex adaptability of rural areas for migrants, shaped by factors like socio-economic opportunities and the degree of individual choice.
Website: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/news-and-events/news-archive/
Tent was launched in 2016 by Hamdi Ulukaya, the CEO and founder of multibillion dollar food company Chobani. The organization mobilizes businesses to connect refugees to work; one of the most important milestones for a refugee to successfully integrate in their new communities. It supports and advises member companies through a variety of services including tailored guidance, access to a library of ‘how to’ resources and best practices, training for HR teams, connections to best-in-class local NGOs, and more. Tent’s members span a variety of industries – from retail and consumer goods to hospitality and financial services – and include major businesses such as Amazon, L’Oréal, ManpowerGroup, and Pfizer.
Website: https://www.tent.org/