Results 1-14 of 14 for "direct provision" speaker:Tommy Broughan

Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Tommy Broughan: ...commit to rehousing families who have been in emergency homeless accommodation, including hubs, for 18 months or more. We know that in Sweden people are only allowed to be in that type of accommodation for a day or two, and they are then moved into at least HAP-type accommodation or direct provision by the state or the city council of Stockholm or other cities. The motion also called on...

Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2019)

Tommy Broughan: ...of Housing, Planning and Local Government; further notes that:— at least 1,600 people were removed and recategorised from these homeless figures; — people and children in domestic violence refuges and direct provision accommodation are not included in these figures; — people and children living in unsuitable, overcrowded accommodation and ‘couch...

Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2019)

Tommy Broughan: .... It is shocking and shameful that on Christmas Day, these children woke up in overcrowded homeless accommodation. At the start of this year, in replies to parliamentary questions on the number of families in direct provision centres, the Minister advised that in 2016 there were 899 parents and 1,219 children in direct provision centres. I also asked the Minister for Children and...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Tommy Broughan: ...8,000 homeless children. This figure is based on the official figures of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the figures of the Department of Justice and Equality on direct provision, and the figures of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs on domestic violence refuges. Earlier this week, we heard from respected medics in Temple Street that the increase of...

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

Tommy Broughan: 421. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of parents and children in direct provision centres nationally in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of parents and children ready to move out of the direct provision centres but awaiting appropriate or affordable housing in each of the years 2016 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 43. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently in direct provision per county, per age group under 18 years of age, 18 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, 65 and over; the number of persons per country and per age group, who have moved out of direct provision in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33165/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 44. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons still living in direct provision per county and per age group under 18 years of age, 18 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, 65 and over despite having being granted official status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33166/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (3 Nov 2016)

Tommy Broughan: 45. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her proposed improvements to direct provision services here, including access to services such as legal advice clinics, and so on; when these improvements will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33167/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Sep 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 692. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision centres here, with a breakdown of the number of adults and children in each centre, in the years 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [34753/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Sep 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 693. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will indicate, of the current numbers of persons in direct provision here, the length of time those living in direct provision are awaiting a decision on their application to remain here; if she will provide a breakdown of the number of people living in direct provision for one year, two years, three years, four years, five years, six...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (17 Sep 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 694. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality of the current number of people in direct provision in the State, the number of individuals who have received an initial decision on their application to remain in the State from the officer of the Refugee Applications Commissioner but who have lodged an appeal with the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the number of people currently living in direct...

Other Questions: Direct Provision System (27 Feb 2014)

Tommy Broughan: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers who have been naturalised since March 2011; the number of asylum seekers currently living in direct provision; and the way in which the direct provision system may be reformed in the coming years. [9466/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Tommy Broughan: ...asylum in the years 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of asylum applications approved and refused during that period; and if he will provide the number of persons currently residing in the direct provision system. [46591/13]

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: ...contracts. It would improve the legislation if a clear line of authority involving the Minister was established, particularly in view of the fact that he has ultimate responsibility in this area. Direct provision should be made in the Bill in this regard.