Results 1-5 of 5 for "direct provision" speaker:Neale Richmond

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (14 Jun 2022)

Neale Richmond: 1194. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that he is taking to ensure that all persons within the direct provision system are treated with dignity and respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30150/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2020)

Neale Richmond: 596. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the updated safety mechanisms in place for those in direct provision regarding Covid-19 and the move to level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36290/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Tests (20 Oct 2020)

Neale Richmond: 65. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding and status of the widespread testing plan for residents of direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30831/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (20 Oct 2020)

Neale Richmond: 526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional funding will be allocated to legal aid to ensure that those who require legal representation, including those in direct provision, can access it in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31196/20]

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Neale Richmond: ...fan. The latter's politics are not necessarily my own but I admire his spirit and ability to fight, particularly for the rights of refugees. I fully agree with Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments on direct provision centres. The approach by our Government and previous Governments to dealing with refugees in this country is a disgrace.