Results 1-6 of 6 for "direct provision" speaker:Martin Ferris
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Apr 2018)
Martin Ferris: 561. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are, as per the McMahon report, befriending subcommittees in each direct provision centre in County Kerry; and if so, the work they carry out in view of the fact volunteers that are involved in befriending through organisations (details supplied) were not aware of their existence and do not want to duplicate work...
- Asylum Support Services (13 Mar 2012)
Martin Ferris: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will carry out an audit of policy of direct provision and dispersal to ensure it meets human rights standards in Irish law and in international human rights treaties that Ireland has ratified. [13854/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jan 2011)
Martin Ferris: ...and Quality Authority to monitor compliance with these regulations, to establish proper qualifications, pay and conditions for home care workers and to change her policy from privatisation to one of direct provision of home care by the Health Service Executive. [1779/11]
- Challenges facing the Health Service: Statements (10 Mar 2009)
Martin Ferris: ...far better and makes more economic sense to provide those services which will improve the quality of life for the people affected, therefore improving their health and lessening their dependency on direct provision from the health services. This is only the latest in a series of blows to the health sector across the country. It is one which will inflict more hardship on those least able...
- Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)
Martin Ferris: ..., some of those who most need it are prevented from getting it. Refugee families were noticeable by their absence from the budget yesterday. Asylum seekers are forced to depend entirely on the direct provision system, which is hostel accommodation, full board and a weekly payment of â¬19.10 for adults and â¬9.60 for children. Most galling of all for those people in receipt of direct...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Mar 2005)
Martin Ferris: ...of Irish children who have been granted residency in order that they can access social welfare entitlements, housing support and the right to employment, particularly those who have been resident in direct provision; and if confirmation of their status will be provided at the same time as notification that they have been granted residency. [7513/05]