The Annual Report for 2022 has now been published.
In the foreword of the report, Minister Heather Humphreys reflects on a year of strong performance and praises staff for responding with speed, professionalism, and humanity to an influx of 80,000 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine.
‘I am immensely proud to have led the department through what has been one of the most challenging times in the history of the State,’ she said.
The report highlights our effective and swift response to the needs of Ukrainians while continuing significant increases to existing social welfare schemes, as well as a range of once-off measures targeted at supporting people vulnerable with the increased costs of living.
Highlights of the 2022 Annual Report include: