Ms Oonagh McPhillips:

It is a priority for FSI, which puts a significant amount of effort into it. If there are any gaps in the process, we are happy to look at that.

On the issue of accommodation for asylum seekers and State-owned accommodation, I think there are currently four State-owned centres. The question of capital expenditure and whether there should be more State-owned centres will be a matter for the newly expanded Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth which has taken on responsibility for this area. I understand that issue will be part of its consideration.

On the €53 million seized by CAB under proceeds of crime legislation, under the current legislation it must retain those moneys for seven years. There is an ongoing review of the proceeds of crime legislation to see whether that period can be reduced. There are legal issues around so doing which must be considered in great detail.