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Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming here to take this issue. He is, on a personal level, deeply invested in addressing the questions of direct provision. This is not an either-or matter. He has shown that he is deeply committed to resolving this problem and that there is a compassionate response to an appalling human tragedy. I am extremely proud of the approach that the Taoiseach and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...what we have achieved this year. The Afghan admission programme has just opened, a regularisation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants has been introduced and we are moving towards abolishing direct provision. The values of which we speak, which can be determined as Christian or liberal values of tolerance and inclusion, are important to those of us in the House. I felt that was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (14 Jun 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. I am raising the question of the Courtown Hotel emergency direct provision centre, which was opened just over two years ago, to try to get clarity on its future, particularly for the residents there, of whom there are about 36. The International Protection Service, IPAS, indicated...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (14 Jun 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for the response. I appreciate there is a broader issue around case processing times as it will provide greater clarity on the broader question of direct provision. It is completely unjust that families must wait so long to get an answer to their case, although I know it is a Government priority to address that. I am sorry but I strongly dispute the argument...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...Houses want to do the right thing. It is a dark chapter in our history that we should not forget and we should learn lessons from it. I agree with Senator Higgins that particularly in the area of direct provision there are lessons for society today that we must also learn. In all of our actions and the approach that we take to this report, we need to put people at heart of any...

Seanad: Skellig Star Direct Provision Centre and the Future of Direct Provision: Statements (30 Jul 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for being available to join us today. I also welcome the series of commitments she has given on direct provision and, on top of this, her sincere personal commitment as Minister, and I know of the commitment of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to address this issue. There is agreement across the House on the importance of this issue of addressing the immediate challenge...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jul 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I agree with Senators Hoey and Ó Donnghaile that we should get clarity as soon as possible concerning the direct provision centre in Cahersiveen. I suggest to the Acting Leader that a statement might be provided on the matter to this House, preferably on the Order of Business tomorrow. Last week, when we discussed the very successful...