Integration and future pathways programme for beneficiaries of temporary protection in Ireland

About this project

Since March 2022, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has supported Ireland's implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive, assisting people displaced from Ukraine to move from emergency accommodation towards independence and integration in Ireland. As displacement has become increasingly protracted, support needs have increasingly focused on pathways to stability, including housing, employment, social connections and informed decision making about future options. Building on IOM Ireland's Mobility, Integration and Outreach Programme, this project responds to the changing policy and operational context by strengthening integration support and introducing a tiered support model for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs), particularly those residing in state accommodation. While many BOTPs are actively engaging in Irish society, persistent barriers such as language gaps, limited recognition of qualifications, restricted employment opportunities, social isolation and uncertainty about future pathways continue to affect progress towards independence. The programme delivers an integrated set of activities across accommodation pathways, outreach and information provision, structured integration support, onward mobility counselling and individualised casework. Through this approach, the project aims to reduce uncertainty, strengthen autonomy, mitigate protection risks and support BOTPs to make informed decisions about their futures, while promoting…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 10Reduced Inequalities

Published by

International Organization for Migration (IOM) · Multilateral

Countries

Ireland

Sectors

Material relief assistance and services

Funded by

Ireland - Department of Justice and Equality

Implemented by

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Accountable

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Published by International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-47066-IS0247.

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