Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Ó Laoghaire referred to the distance of the direct provision centres from the capital city, and having regard to the fact that from time to time business should be transacted in a way that is sensitive to the needs of the persons, I am sympathetic to the point that the Deputy has made. It is an issue that has been taken up by my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. I would certainly like to see a greater level of flexibility and I would like to see a greater level of interaction on the part of officials on site. I believe that we will be in a position to explore alternatives and opportunities on that matter.

With regard to the family law court funding and the relationship with the family resource centres, it is not something that would come under the Department of Justice and Equality. Primarily it would come under the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.