Head of Integration gives Mayo update on Ukrainian and IPP figures
The update comes as a range of events are taking place across Mayo as part of Refugee Week Ireland.
Community and integration developments across Mayo were discussed at a meeting of the Mayo Strategic Policy Committee for Community, Integration and Recreation on Wednesday, June 17.
Declan Turnbull, Head of Integration with Mayo County Council, presented the latest figures on the number of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and International Protection Applicants currently living in the county.
Mr Turnbull stated that 3,942 beneficiaries of temporary protection are residing in Mayo, with 817 of those living in state-supported accommodation.
He also reported that 1,579 International Protection Applicants are currently accommodated across 14 centres throughout the county.
During his presentation, Mr Turnbull outlined recent changes to the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme. The tax-free payment, which is available to hosts providing accommodation to people who fled Ukraine under the EU Temporary Protection Directive, currently stands at €600 per property per month.
The payment was reduced from €800 to €600 in May 2025 and is due to fall again to €400 per month from September 1.
He spoke of the changes this may have on the status of those living in Mayo, placing some in the vulnerable category.
The update comes as a range of events are taking place across Mayo as part of Refugee Week Ireland.
Mr Turnbull said the initiative provides valuable opportunities for integration and community engagement.
"It’s good to celebrate these events and give people an opportunity - to give refugees an opportunity to showcase who they are and what they can do, and also give Irish people a chance to meet with them," he said.