Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)

Yes, both of us would like to see a speeding-up of the process, but probably with different safeguards implemented beforehand. However, those children had been here for many years of their young lives. That is the difference. They were failed by the same systems the Minister is trying to rectify, so within that there possibly is space for an amnesty in light of the length of time a child has been in the State. I appreciate the Minister's concerns, but I do not think they hold in those particular areas, especially if we are trying to improve the system.

Approximately 83% of IPAS centres are designated as emergency accommodation and therefore fall outside of HIQA's inspection remit, and even within that, 17% of centres HIQA has inspected have very low compliance rates. What steps is the Government taking to measure proper independent oversight of health and safety standards in all asylum accommodation centres?