Results 1-20 of 289 for "direct provision" speaker:Roderic O'Gorman

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to meet their basic needs but my Department, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Brien, and I are working as hard as we can to address the situation. Three years ago, we set out the White Paper to end direct provision, a policy designed around 3,500 people seeking international protection each year. The landscape has changed radically since then, with an additional 100,000 people seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (20 Mar 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: In February 2021 A White Paper to End Direct Provision and establish a new International Protection Service was published. The paper set out a new approach for accommodating applicants that seek International Protection in Ireland and contains three core themes – accommodation, integration and supports. There is a legal obligation on the state to meet the requirements under the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (29 Feb 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: In February 2021 A White Paper to End Direct Provision and establish a new International Protection Service was published. The paper set out a new approach for accommodating applicants that seek International Protection in Ireland and contains three core themes – accommodation, integration and supports. Since January 2022, more than 29,000 people have come to Ireland seeking...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (30 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...associated with the provision of accommodation for international protection seekers is €409 million in 2024, representing a decrease over the 2023 Supplementary Estimate allocation. The allocation also includes funding directed towards the implementation of the recommendations of the White Paper on Ending Direct Provision and establishing a new international protection support...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Properties (30 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As part of commitments made in A White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a new International Protection Support Service the development of a community accommodation model for International Protection applicants was initiated with the purchase of 37 properties. These properties are a mix of 2/3/4 bed apartments and houses and some larger properties (10 bed plus). The properties are...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (30 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: In February 2021 A White Paper to End Direct Provision and establish a new International Protection Service was published. The paper set out a new approach for accommodating applicants that seek International Protection in Ireland and contains three core themes – accommodation, integration and supports. Since January 2022, more than 27,000 people have come to Ireland seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Consular Services (25 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...that regard. All other matters should be directed to Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. As part of the programme of work to deliver on commitments made in A White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a New Accommodation Service, the Department is examining opportunities to purchase accommodation for use by International Protection applicants. The department...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: White Papers (7 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... The State is under pressure to provide accommodation for the volumes being experienced. In this context, there is a recognition that the underlying assumptions on which the White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a New International Protection Support Servicewas based needed to be re-examined, as the assumptions underpinning it are based on 3500 new arrivals each year. This...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Children's special report and remain committed to providing appropriate reception conditions for all international protection applicants in Ireland in this unprecedented situation. The Paper to end direct provision sets out an ambitious programme of reform to give effect to the programme for Government commitment to develop a new system of international protection centred on a...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., including the provision of on-site supports that adhere to a professional and human-centred approach and are in line with the national standards. The commitments made in A White Paper to End Direct Provision and Establish a New International Protection Support Service are still a key priority for my Department. I will speak more about those commitments when I conclude. Regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: In 2021, my Department published A White Paper to End Direct Provision and Establish a new International Protection Support Service. Please see this White Paper at the link provided. www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/214487/616c399b-b 2c2-4f6e-a42f-fb8108685465.pdf#page=null.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (28 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of an International Protection Child Payment (IPCP) is a key commitment in the White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service. The IPCP will contribute towards the cost of raising a child, protect against child poverty, and enable participation in Irish society. The IPCP is an important commitment to help address the high...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... In total, 20 consultations with 14,567 children and young people aged between 5 and 26. Children and young people shared their experiences of specific services such as the child care system, adoption regulation, direct provision, and the Garda Youth Diversion Projects. In March 2023 my Department supported the Department of Education, in establishing a dedicated unit, the Student...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (14 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...model of accommodation and supports for International Protection applicants is and will continue to be a key priority for my Department. As indicated plans are underway to reassess the capacity needs and develop new costings for ending Direct Provision.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (7 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...from 2017-2019. In the context of the increasing international protection (IP) numbers since January 2022, there is a recognition that the underlying assumptions on which the White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a new International Protection Support Service was based need to be re-examined, as the assumptions underpinning it are based on 3,500 new arrivals each year....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (7 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...my Department is working to procure new accommodation, and transition current residents from EACs to more permanent accommodation within the portfolio. The commitments made in A White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a new International Protection Support Service are still a key priority for my Department. The implementation of the White paper has been significantly impacted by...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: White Papers (7 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy will be aware, In February 2021 my Department published A White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a New International Protection Support Service. The White Paper contained three core themes – accommodation, integration and supports. Since January 2022 there has been a substantial increase in the number of new International Protection arrivals with more than...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (7 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...my Department is working to procure new accommodation, and transition current residents from EACs to more permanent accommodation within the portfolio. The commitments made in A White Paper to end Direct Provision and Establish a new International Protection Support Service are still a key priority for my Department. The implementation of the White paper has been significantly impacted by...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (7 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...St. Paul’s Community College St. Paul's Community College Integration Project Waterford The Walls Project CLG Waterford Walls Community Wall 2023 Waterford Waterford Immigration Network (WIN) Social Integration Activities for adults and children living in Direct Provision Waterford ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (7 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of an International Protection Child Payment (IPCP) is a key commitment in the White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service. The IPCP will contribute towards the cost of raising a child, protect against child poverty, and enable participation in Irish society. The IPCP is an important commitment to help address the high...