Results 41-60 of 129 for "direct provision" speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...been circulated to members of both Houses of the Oireachtas.  The Briefing Note includes a list of measures, identified so far, which would immediately improve the situation of those currently in Direct Provision, and on which officials of the Department have been asked to prepare proposals for the incoming Government.  The work of the group is advancing at pace...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (2 Jul 2019)

David Stanton: ...expressions of interest from hotels and guesthouses that was advertised in the national press. I wish to confirm that a premises in Bray is being used for emergency accommodation and is not a direct provision centre. My Department is working to identify additional capacity within its accommodation portfolio so that the use of emergency accommodation will be reduced and ended, if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (27 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: ...centres for those persons seeking protection, whether State-owned or privately owned, are operated by commercial companies. There are currently 38 accommodation centres being operated under the direct provision system. The accommodation centre at Ashbourne House, Glounthaune, Cork is commercially owned and operated and is contracted to provide 95 bed spaces and is currently operating at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (19 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: ...at the time. The manager of the centre concerned met with and apologised to the family and RIA undertook to provide additional training to staff in the centre in question. RIA requires that all direct provision centre staff and management have regard to the best interests of the child in service delivery. All centres under contract to RIA are required to uphold the principles of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: ...and less than 5 years More than 5 years and less than 7 years More than 7 years 3410 468 239 348It should be noted that when the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers examined the figures in 2015, there were 1,480 people in direct provision for 5 years or more. This figure is now 422 people. The vast majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: It is worth noting that the Direct Provision system is a whole of Government system which delivers a wide range of services to those seeking international protection in Ireland. These services include for example health services as provided by the HSE, education services as provided in primary and post-primary schools and, for adults, Education and Training Boards across the country. ...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (17 May 2005)

David Stanton: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined whether the system of direct provision and the placing of asylum seekers in accommodation centres is in contravention of the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 40.1 of the Constitution or the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/05]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: ...the Deputy to read it, if he has not already read it, and perhaps he would come back to me with his views on it. It found that: "[alternative] options would be significantly more expensive than direct provision and concluded that the use of direct provision has proven to be the correct choice in providing for the accommodation needs of asylum seekers." That study was carried out in 2010....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (27 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: I am here on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who sends his apologies. I thank Senator Devine for raising this important issue. Direct provision is the system by which the Government offers support and services to persons seeking international protection in Ireland. Such persons are claiming protection on the basis that they are fleeing persecution - persecution on the basis...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: Work is underway to extend the remit of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman for Children to cover services delivered to persons living in Direct Provision, including children. Extending the remit of both Ombudsmen requires a legislative change. The matter has been referred to the Office of the Attorney General for advice on implementation of the legislative change. The Reception &...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (27 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: ...State-owned or privately owned, are operated by commercial companies. There are currently 36 accommodation centres being operated (including the Reception Centre at Balseskin, Co. Dublin) under the direct provision system. Extensive and detailed information on the amount paid by my Department to each company contracted to provide direct provision accommodation every year up to and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (30 May 2019)

David Stanton: ...centres for those persons seeking protection, whether State-owned or privately owned, are operated by commercial companies. There are currently 39 accommodation centres being operated under the direct provision system. RIA contracts for an all-inclusive service, which includes catering services, as well as cleaning, security, maintenance and laundry services. It is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (1 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...IPAS. This represents an overall increase of 1,827 persons from the date of the signing of the The European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018.   In this regard the Deputy may wish to note that direct provision services are offered to those who come to Ireland and apply for international protection (asylum). These services are demand led and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (15 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...for people seeking international protection, whether State-owned or privately owned, are operated by commercial companies. There are currently 38 accommodation centres being operated under the direct provision system. IPPS contracts for an all-inclusive service, which includes catering services, as well as cleaning, security, maintenance and laundry services. Extensive and detailed...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

David Stanton: There have been calls for many years to close direct provision but many improvements have been made. What happens now is that when people arrive in the country and look for international protection, as a State we are obliged to offer them accommodation, heat, food, a bed, education and so on. That is what people get. Many people move through each centre. There are over 1,000 people now in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (9 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...currently has no plans to increase the capacity of emergency accommodation for international protection applicants in County Monaghan. I can also advise that a regional tender process for Direct Provision accommodation for the Border Region is ongoing and is currently in the assessment phase. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (12 Mar 2019)

David Stanton: ...are accommodated in centres around the country. The current contracted capacity at Balseskin is 350 persons and the current occupancy is 289 persons. Balseskin plays a pivotal role in the direct provision process as it allows for the delivery of necessary supports and services to persons newly arrived in the state. The issuing of PPS numbers and medical cards allows those seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: The Direct Provision system is a whole of Government system which delivers a wide range of State services to those seeking international protection in Ireland. These services include health services as provided by the HSE, education services as provided by primary and post-primary schools and, for adults, Education and Training Boards across the country. The Reception and Integration Agency,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...services (including utilities and healthcare etc.) to any person who claims a right to international protection in Ireland while their claim is being examined. A whole-of-Government approach to direct provision means that several Government Departments and Agencies work closely together to ensure the necessary supports and services are provided to persons in direct provision. My...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Recruitment (28 May 2019)

David Stanton: The Direct Provision system encompasses the range of State services including accommodation, food, health, education and child and family services directly provided to international protection applicants through all the relevant Government Departments and Agencies. While the child and family post remains vacant, RIA staff work in close liaison with Tusla on all relevant child and family...