Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Previously when we discussed direct provision the Minister assured me that moving all remaining families currently in congregated living to own-door independent accommodation was a priority. He did not mention that there was no assurance that this move would consider the wishes of the families concerned or the connections those families had made in communities. Are families being moved far away from their communities to suit the Department rather than the well-being of the families themselves?

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