Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

Serious questions surround an IPAS contract recently signed with Dundrum House Hotel, putting 277 IPAS applicants into a village with a population of only 200. There are four real concerns. First, there are ownership disputes currently before the High Court. Second, the contract was signed with a company that was only incorporated in January this year and has no Irish shareholders or directors. Third, the section 5 is currently the subject of judicial review. Fourth, the site is under investigation by Tipperary County Council for significant unauthorised development. In my view, the process is completely flawed. There is a lack of transparency and, apparently, due diligence. The programme for Government is clear that we need to reduce the number of hotels providing IPAS accommodation. I want to speak on behalf of the people of Dundrum and of the taxpayer. I know the Minister for Justice is taking responsibility tomorrow. Will the Taoiseach ask him to review this contract urgently, please?

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