Results 101-120 of 166 for "direct provision" speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (5 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: I can inform the Deputy that there were, as of 31 October 2019, 778 people with status residing in Direct Provision. 'Status' means either those with an International Protection status, a Subsidiary Protection Status or Permission to Remain. These people are no longer applicants and are no longer in the international protection process. They have the same right to housing assistance and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (29 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to details of centre location, contractor and occupancy is set out in the table. RIA Direct Provision Accommodation at end August 2016 COUNTY CENTRE ADDRESS CURRENT OCCUPANCY CONTRACTOR STATE / PRIVATE OWNED Clare Knockalisheen Meelick 193 Campbell Catering Ltd t/a Aramark Ireland State Owned Cork Ashbourne Hse Glounthaune 63...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2018)

David Stanton: The Third and Final Progress Report on the Implementation of the Report of the Working Group to Report to Government on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports for Asylum Seekers, which was chaired by Dr. Bryan McMahon was published in June 2017. The Report showed that 133 of the recommendations contained in the McMahon Report were fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (12 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: .... Two of these companies are contracted to provide management, catering, housekeeping and general maintenance services in state owned accommodation centres. It is important to note that the Direct Provision system is not just about accommodation. It is a whole of Government system which delivers a wide range of State services to those seeking international protection in Ireland....

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

David Stanton: ...international protection applicants while their claim for protection is being examined. Due to an unexpected rise in applications (figures are up 53% in the first nine months of this year), existing Direct Provision Centres, which offer accommodation, food, utilities and a suite of State services, have reached capacity. I am advised that as of 6th October 2019, 7,547 persons were being...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

David Stanton: The question to which I was asked to respond was about developments for people living in direct provision accommodation and the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA. The answer I have, therefore, is general and may not actually address the specific issue raised by the Deputy. However, I will try to address it if I have time to do so. I thank the Deputy for raising this important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: The Chairman has raised a lot of issues. With respect to the first point about the time spent in direct provision, I do not want to see persons residing in the State-provided accommodation for long periods. The McMahon working group did recognise that length of stay is a key challenge to be addressed in the asylum process. The implementation of the International Protection Act 2015 will...

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

David Stanton: ...centres for those persons seeking protection, whether State-owned or privately owned, are operated by commercial companies. There are currently 32 accommodation centres being operated under the direct provision system. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to details of current centre location and contractor is set out in the table. Contractors for Accommodation Centres ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: ...in substantial numbers of people who were greater than five years in the system now dealt with. It is estimated that almost all of those identified in the Report as being over 5 years in the Direct Provision system and who do not have any impediments, such as ongoing judicial reviews, have now had their cases processed to completion. A range of measures have been put in place to ensure...

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

David Stanton: ...Trenchard, Foynes, Co. Limerick 85 Ocean View, Tramore, Co. Waterford 100 Total 1,120 The latest statistics available show that at the 11th December 2018, there were 5,997 persons accommodated in direct provision. This means that nearly 54% of residents have access to cooking facilities and 35% access to the independent living model where residents are provided ingredients and access to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The direct provision system has changed a great deal in recent years. I invite colleagues to look at the changes that have been made. We continue to change, improve and upgrade the area. There is a fair bit of pressure due to the increase in people looking for international protection, and therefore we have to find accommodation for them. When someone comes into Dublin Airport tonight...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (9 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...of Rent Supplement or the City and County Councils in respect of Housing Assistance Payments and Housing Lists. That said, the State has been criticised for the length of time persons spend in Direct Provision and accordingly, the various relevant State bodies must all work together to transition persons granted status out of the system as quickly as possible.

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

David Stanton: ...that have been published by the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre, which can be found on its website . 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (10 Jul 2018)

David Stanton: ...to efficiently access the labour market. Irish Refugee Council of Ireland: Project focused on quality, protection and empowerment in the asylum procedure and to assist in transitioning from Direct Provision. The project uses a continuum of care approach to ensure applicants are assisted at each stage of the asylum procedure. These projects are national projects that benefit residents of...

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

David Stanton: ...of decent people who recognise the need to offer assistance and support to those seeking international protection. I draw the Deputy's attention to the value for money report that examined the direct provision system. It found it was not up to speed with respect to value for money. The Value for Money and Policy Review of the Asylum Seeker Accommodation Programme was a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...4.226 of the McMahon Report recommends that "The Minister for Justice and Equality should establish a standard-setting committee to reflect fully government policy across all areas of service in Direct Provision...". The McMahon Report lists some 173 recommendations, some of which required legislative changes or physical, constructional changes to be implemented. My Department is...

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

David Stanton: The issue of direct provision has taken up a significant amount of my time, that of the Minister and that of the Department in recent years. Many improvements have been made. A significant number of people are now in own-door or self-catering accommodation. We have been moving in that direction but it is very difficult, as colleagues are aware. There are 69 residents, including nine...

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: ...largest number we have ever put forward, and we are working hard to bring in these people. There are challenges with accommodation, as we know. At the moment there are 150 spare beds left in the direct provision centres. Colleagues come into the House and say, "Shut down direct provision". There are 4,800 people tonight who have a bed, heat and food. If Members are asking me to shut...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: ...when providing services to children and their families. The remit of the Ombudsman for Children has been extended to enable him to investigate complaints relating to the treatment of children in direct provision centres.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ombudsman for Children Remit (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...from the Offices of the Ombudsmen were also (and continue to be) facilitated in holding pre-publicised information sessions with residents in centres. The Deputy will be aware that the Direct Provision policy itself is structured through mainstream State services. That is, health services are provided directly by HSE; education is provided directly through local schools; community...