Results 1-6 of 6 for "direct provision" speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (11 Feb 2021)

Brendan Smith: 218. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if detailed consideration will be given to a report (details supplied) on direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7817/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (1 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student living in a direct provision centre awaiting a decision on a residency application and at present attending second level is entitled to apply through the CAO for a course in further or higher education; if successful, if the student is entitled to apply for a SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39676/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (11 Nov 2020)

Brendan Smith: 163. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if his attention has been drawn to concerns about living conditions for residents in direct provision centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (30 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 247. To ask the Minister for Health if testing for Covid-19 at designated centres such as meat factories and direct provision centres is compulsory for all personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27587/20]

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

Brendan Smith: ...support for people who are very vulnerable. We need to ensure that our obligations laid out in the second national strategy and obligations under the Istanbul Convention are honoured. Regarding problems facing residents in direct provision centres, I had detailed correspondence with the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and appreciate his detailed reply to me. I would like him to...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Brendan Smith: ...Fáil firmly believes in outlining its clear policy that it is right for the State to play a role not just in the facilitation and quality assurance of training activation measures but in their direct provision. The State's training and employment agency, FÁS, has had mixed coverage over the past years. One's view of FÁS is often influenced by where one comes from. I have a good view...