Results 1-20 of 24 for "direct provision" speaker:Jennifer Whitmore

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

Jennifer Whitmore: ...accommodation capacity had found about 500 extra beds; and — the Department also revealed there were about 2,500 "potential vacancies" among beds contracted for Ukrainians; further notes that: — in February 2021, the Government published a White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service, which was informed by the work of...

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

Jennifer Whitmore: ...living quarters and having a foundation here that is strong enough to build a full and dignified life. Unfortunately, this report has shown us something we have known for a long time, which is that direct provision is not a space that provides safe living conditions, good food and security, which are often all too absent. Much has been written about this report and the conditions in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The Ombudsman for Children today laid before the Dáil a special report on the safety and welfare of children in direct provision. This is the first time in their 20-year history that they have taken this action, which really illustrates the seriousness of these issues and of their concerns. They want this report to spur Government on to meet the commitments made in 2021. One of those...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ..., we are going to have a lot of individuals who will need supports, advice and a trusted source of information. I am thinking of the Ukrainian refugees arriving, in particular. We also have a direct provision centre in Wicklow town and the Citizens Information offices are key to them getting that advice and knowing what they need to do to access entitlements and supports. I really ask...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...has done for many years to local residents, particularly elderly people or migrant communities. It has formed very strong bonds with the Traveller community in the Wicklow district and there is a direct provision centre in Wicklow town as well, along with emergency accommodation nearby in Ashford. The office provides an absolutely essential service to the residents in those centres. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...the postnatal supports that are available to asylum seekers who give birth in Ireland; the policy that is currently available for the postnatal care of both asylum seeker mothers and their babies in direct provision centres or hotel accommodation; if his attention has been drawn to the particular case of a woman (details supplied) who was transferred to another centre with a newborn baby;...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (23 Mar 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...their social circles and are in real need of supports. Does the Minister think the €5 million increase is sufficient? Are there any opportunities? Would he like to expand on that? In respect of direct provision, the Minister spoke earlier about period poverty mechanisms and measures, which are really welcome. When I think about period poverty, it is reflective of a poverty...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (10 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 537. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person who is on hunger strike in a direct provision centre (details supplied); the support being provided to the person; if he will examine the mental health needs of persons in direct provision, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a...

Reappointment of the Ombudsman for Children: Motion (3 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...during Covid, and the 365 children with disabilities in hospital because they cannot get the appropriate supports to go home safely. I also congratulate him on representing children living in direct provision, those in receipt of State services under Tusla, and those from minority backgrounds, including the Traveller and Roma communities. Dr. Muldoon has continually highlighted...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (20 Jan 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 391. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the White Paper on direct provision will likely be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2908/21]

Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Jan 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...country still suffer because of the policies of the State. A total of 90,000 children live in consistent poverty in Ireland today. Some 4,000 children are homeless. More than 7,000 people live in direct provision. The latter has been described by many as the Magdalen laundries of contemporary Ireland. I want to make it absolutely clear that society does not condone the actions of this...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: White Papers Publication (16 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 234. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the White Paper on direct provision will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43618/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 265. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider expanding the current regularisation scheme to direct provision residents; if not, the reason for not including them in this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43619/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 397. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeline for publication of the White Paper to replace the current direct provision system; the funding that will be provided for reforms required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42937/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (1 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 535. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will clarify the guidelines in relation to donations such as food, toiletries and toys to direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40243/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 291. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide details of the difference in the level of governance and oversight between emergency accommodation centres and direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35934/20]

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Further Revised) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...by a group of masters students in the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway. I believe the Minister has received a copy of the report. The study is called Direct Provision's Impact on Children: A Human Rights Analysis. It was undertaken in collaboration with the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, MASI, and as part of the international human...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Asylum Seekers (20 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 41. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will expand on the provision of funding for asylum seekers; the way in which this funding will address accommodation issues in the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/20]

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Budget Statement 2021 (13 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...families to continue to carry the weight of those childcare costs on their shoulders? I welcome the extra funding for Tusla, which does incredibly important work, and the additional funding for families in direct provision. Vulnerable children will certainly benefit from this, but the systemic failings of direct provision will remain, so I hope to see swift movement in rectifying those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (15 Sep 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 569. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the direct provision portfolio will be moved to the Department with responsibility for children, disability, equality and integration; if the International Protection Accommodation Service and other relevant agencies will be moved to the Department; her views on the impact the move will have on the day-to-day...