Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry I was late. I was listening to Mr. Justice McMahon in my office. I will be as brief as I can as I have a couple of questions, which I will direct to Mr. Justice McMahon in order that I do not drag out other people's time. Mr. Justice McMahon said improvements have been made, things are better now and the numbers coming in on a yearly basis are being handled but that the backlog is a challenge. What does he think of the idea of introducing an amnesty for anybody who has been in the system for more than five years?

Are vulnerability tests being carried out in any of the centres as a matter of course? If so, do they happen within the first 30 days, as required by Article 22 of the reception conditions directive? Is there provision for ongoing vulnerability assessment as per the regulations?

The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, told us that combined, the fully implemented, in progress or partially implemented recommendations make up 98% of the total recommendations contained in the McMahon report. A year ago Nasc disputed this claim, stating that at best 51% of the recommendations were in progress or partially implemented. What is the status of the implementation of the recommendations at present?

There are rising numbers in emergency direct provision where the conditions are even less attractive than in the regular form. Does Mr. Justice McMahon have serious concerns about this?