Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the common European asylum system, I welcome the agreement on a couple of elements thereof. How is Ireland faring in the direct provision of accommodation for asylum seekers in comparison with other member states? What impact will that decision make on the processing times for applications, some of which can be quite considerable and lengthy? Will these decisions have a positive impact on both issues?