Results 61-80 of 144 for "direct provision" speaker:David Stanton

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to put aside some misconceptions about the direct provision system and to listen to the views of colleagues from across the political spectrum on the system as it operates today. The structure of the debate means I will not be able to respond at the end, unfortunately. I will try to get in contact with colleagues after the debate to respond to the issues they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 May 2020)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have this opportunity to provide you with an update on the full range of measures that we, the HSE and centre management are taking to support residents and staff in Direct Provision accommodation  at this time.  We are doing everything that we can to protect the health and welfare of our residents and centre staff as well as that of the wider community. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 May 2020)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have this opportunity to provide the Deputy with an update on the full range of measures that we, the HSE and centre management are taking to support residents and staff in Direct Provision accommodation  at this time.  We are doing everything that we can to protect the health and welfare of our residents and centre staff as well as that of the wider...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (30 Mar 2017)

David Stanton: Services for all protection applicants (those in State provided accommodation or those who live in the community) are delivered under the Government policies of direct provision and dispersal. The Government commissioned retired Judge Dr. Bryan McMahon to Chair a Working Group to carry out a report into the protection process and the system of direct provision and that report was published...

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 468 239 348 It 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...

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

David Stanton: The number of residents in each Direct Provision accommodation centre by age and gender is set out in the following table. These figures represent those who are ordinarily resident in each centre. Some residents are temporarily off-site, however their beds are reserved for when they return and they are still considered occupants. When analysing these figures, it should also be noted that a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 May 2020)

David Stanton: ...HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre. These are publicly available at its website www.hpsc.ie.  That guidance exists precisely because it is recognised that congregated settings such as Direct Provision centres present specific challenges in this pandemic. The established procedure across all our centres where a person is suspected of having the virus or is confirmed as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: ...the State provided accommodation system delivers a high standard of service and value for money to the taxpayer through coordinated service delivery to asylum seekers. The principal issue with Direct Provision is of course the length of time asylum applicants are residing in it - invariably as a result of the multi-layered processes arising from the Refugee Act which will shortly be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (5 Mar 2020)

David Stanton: ...for people seeking international 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. My Department contracts for a fully inclusive service, which includes catering, cleaning, maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ....  I would note, however, that at present all accommodation centres are subject to regular unannounced inspections by both staff of my Department's Immigration Service and an independent inspector and that the current procurement process in respect of direct provision accommodation was designed with a view to ensuring that all direct provision accommodation will adhere to the National...

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: I have visited most of the direct provision centres in the country and seen that massive improvements have been made. I have spoken to many residents and the vast majority are quite happy with what is happening. That said, we have more to do and will continue to do more. The judgment was only published yesterday. It will be considered very carefully because it has wide-ranging...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...to persons in the protection process and will include experienced former public servants and representatives from the NGO community. The Advisory Group will begin its work later this month. 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...

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

David Stanton: There are currently 44 dedicated accommodation centres being operated under the Direct Provision reception system, in addition to Balseskin Reception Centre, which allows for the delivery of necessary supports and services to persons newly arrived in the State. Due to continuing increases in the numbers applying for international protection in recent years, these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Dec 2019)

David Stanton: I am aware of the report published last week by the Paediatric Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians Ireland. It is being carefully considered by my officials. The system of Direct Provision refers to the suite of State services and supports that are provided by a range of government departments and agencies to persons seeking international protection status.  It...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 May 2020)

David Stanton: I am pleased to have this opportunity to provide the Deputy with an update on the full range of measures that we, the HSE and centre management are taking to support residents and staff in Direct Provision accommodation at this time.  We are doing everything that we can to protect the health and welfare of our residents and centre staff as well as that of the...

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

David Stanton: ...by the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre, which can be found on its website www.hpsc.ie. That guidance exists precisely because it is recognised that congregated settings such as Direct Provision centres present specific challenges in this pandemic. Shared bedrooms and communal living space are provided in numerous settings. Similar arrangements apply in homeless and...

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

David Stanton: I inquired today about the health of people in direct provision centres who have contracted this virus, as have many citizens of Ireland, and I am told that none of them is very seriously ill. I wanted to report that good news. Some people have symptoms only and others have no symptoms. Anybody who has been tested has been moved to an isolating facility. The HSE has confirmed to us...

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

David Stanton: ...by the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre, which can be found on its website www.hpsc.ie. That guidance exists precisely because it is recognised that congregated settings such as Direct Provision centres present specific challenges in this pandemic. IPAS has a dedicated team in place to work with accommodation centre managers so that they can manage any situation...

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

David Stanton: The Report of the Working Group to Report to Government on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, also known as the Justice McMahon report, was published in June 2015. Its recommendations have implications for a number of Government Departments and services. My Department has since published three progress...

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: As Senators alluded to earlier, we are working as hard as we can to improve direct provision. I have yet to see an alternative which will work and which will ensure that a person who comes to Dublin today and looks for asylum will be guaranteed a bed, food, heat, safety and comfort tonight. As Senators know, the system is under ferocious pressure. We are running low on numbers. If...