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

Róisín Shortall: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently living in each direct provision centre, in tabular form; the number of persons that have been granted leave to remain but are still residing in each direct provision centre; the process for housing former residents of direct provision once their applications are approved; and if she will make a statement on the...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Some very disturbing photographs of a gentlemen in direct provision in St. Patrick's Accommodation Centre in Monaghan were recently circulated on social media. The phenomenon they show is not new. I would like to quote that gentleman: I am living in St. Patrick's Direct Provision centre in County Monaghan for a long time and sharing a room with 3 persons even during Covid-19 outbreak in...

Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2007) See 2 other results from this debate

Bertie Ahern: ...I do not believe that there will be any changes, to be frank. We have considerable guidelines that we have followed under both the UN and with our own policies. We have been fair and generous with direct provision in this country. We have not taken the routes of other countries as we do not agree with them. Direct provision is a costly system and we operate that rather than direct...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...the population and is the official source of data in relation to cases, deaths and clusters based on confirmed figures. The latest data as of 02/01/2021 indicate there are 7 open outbreaks in direct provision centres. Since the start of August 2020, there has been a total of 21 outbreaks, with 158 associated cases. Two residents have been hospitalised, with no resident admitted to ICU...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (12 Jul 2018)

Róisín Shortall: 248. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in each direct provision centre; the number of persons who have been granted leave to remain but are still residing in each direct provision centre; the process for housing former residents of direct provision once their applications are approved in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (13 May 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, direct provision centres and the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) are under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. His Department has responsibility for the welfare of children in those centres but I would like to assure the Deputy that I have had ongoing contact with my colleague on this topic and that senior officials within my...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Harty: My question is on direct provision. Direct provision is a system for accommodating those who are seeking asylum and it is now 20 years old. In general terms, it seeks to provide protection for those who are fleeing either political or religious persecution. It is an outdated system and needs to change. It was originally introduced in 1999 as a temporary emergency measure. The system has...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Further Revised) (12 Nov 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to me yesterday and I received it this morning. I welcome the report and I welcome the engagement of academics and NGOs in continuing to highlight what we all know is the absolute unsuitability of direct provision and the need to move to a new system. I look forward to engaging with them further. The fact that they are putting a spotlight on the specific issue of children is really...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: International Protection (4 Nov 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...in the International Protection Process. The report had been submitted to Government the previous day and the Government accepted the Advisory Group’s conclusion that the current system of Direct Provision is not fit for purpose and must be replaced. The Programme for Government contains a committment to ending the Direct Provision system and replacing it with a new...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014) See 2 other results from this debate

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Senator Darragh O'Brien claimed the Government will not address direct provision. There is not a Senator who does not want the system changed and the terrible wrongs that are taking place put right. I commend Senators Norris and van Turnhout on proposing the Bill. From my work with Senator Ó Clochartaigh, I am aware of the excellent work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (27 May 2021)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Concerns were raised during the previous two lockdowns that inspections of direct provision centres were done over the phone. This is very much a suboptimal alternative when one considers the vulnerability and exposure to risk experienced by people living in direct provision centres. Will the Minister detail the in-person inspections of direct provision centres during level 5 of the public...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Direct Provision System (12 Dec 2013)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for taking this important Adjournment debate on direct provision for asylum seekers. As he will be aware, decisive action is required on the current structures of the direct provision system, which have been criticised at home and abroad. An independent appeals mechanism is needed, as is legislation to ensure a fairer system for those seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As per the Programme for Government long durations in direct provision are acknowledged to have a negative impact on family life. The Government is therefore committed to reforming the Direct Provision system, with particular focus on families and children. The report of the Working Group to Government on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Data (21 Feb 2017)

Katherine Zappone: The direct provision system is under the policy remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. I understand that Tusla, the Child and Family Agency records any relevant information on the child's individual files, including where they have been living, but does not collate data in the manner requested by the Deputy. Children living in direct provision are in the care of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Direct provision provides for full board accommodation supports while a final decision is awaited by a person on their protection or any related leave to remain application. Currently,...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (3 Jul 2007) See 9 other results from this answer

John Perry: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people currently in the direct provision system; the centres involved in the direct provision system; the breakdown of this figure according to centre and according to age and gender; the annual figures on asylum seekers within direct provision since its introduction according to age and gender; and if he...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Seekers (29 Mar 2022)

Paul Murphy: The Minister of State is saying Ukrainian refugees who come here will not have to go into direct provision. They will be given hubs, PPS numbers and education assistance. These are all the things a refugee needs. It is great. It is brilliant. It is what we need for Ukrainian refugees. At the same time, the Government will continue to say people who come from Syria, Libya or wherever...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (25 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have read the letter attached to this Dáíl Question from a Kerry resident in which concern is expressed about the direct provision system of accommodation for protection applicants while a final decision is awaited on their protection or any related leave to remain application. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for operation of the direct...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (24 Sep 2014) See 2 other results from this answer

Frances Fitzgerald: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Direct provision provides for full board accommodation supports while a final decision is awaited by a person on their protection or any related leave to remain application. Currently, 4,330...

Social Welfare Benefits. (1 Jun 2004) See 1 other result from this debate

Brian Lenihan Jnr: ...2000 and submitted an application for asylum. The Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform caters for the needs of asylum seekers through its system of direct provision. Under the direct provision system, asylum seekers are provided with full board accommodation and other services such as laundry and leisure facilities. In addition, they...