John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. I concede that there are many challenges facing the Minister of State and Department, given the enormous brief they have. It is important that those who come and seek refuge in the State, in particular those who are successful in getting international protection, are properly integrated into our communities. We have seen many examples across Europe and elsewhere of failures to integrate communities and the massive pressures that creates within those communities.

It is critically important that the moneys being put into integration are properly targeted. I have spoken to many communities who might be resistant or have concerns about refugees coming into their communities. They cite those concerns because of the failures in services, facilities and amenities. What audits, if any, are being carried out by the Department to ensure that the money is being properly targeted to address the deficits in their areas that communities are highlighting?

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