Results 21-40 of 42 for "direct provision" speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (9 Jun 2020)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision centres at present by country of origin; the number in direct provision on 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2020, respectively; the steps being taken to reduce this number by a speedier assessment process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10220/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (9 Jun 2020)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 239. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision that have been given permission to remain under a stamp 4 visa; the reason these persons are not afforded housing in the community; the steps being taken to provide them with housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10222/20]

Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (13 Nov 2019)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...by the State. In that way we will give everyone decisions as speedily as possible. Another argument has characterised this debate. It would be fair to say that many communities say that direct provision is not a solution. People involved in anti-racism networks and so on say direct provision is not the right answer. We must respond to the way the world is and not the way it should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (7 Nov 2019)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of offers received for the provision of direct provision centres in 2019 by local authority area; the number of rooms available in each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45909/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2019)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 206. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the increase in the number of persons in direct provision over the past three years; the number of persons in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38288/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2019)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 207. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the location of each direct provision centre; the estimated number of persons in each centre; the number that are dependent children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38289/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (24 Sep 2019)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 208. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for putting asylum seekers, persons seeking subsidiary protection and others in direct provision rather than allowing them to live in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38290/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2019)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 209. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the present tendering process being carried out in the west of Ireland in relation to the provision of direct provision will be concluded; the stage at which local communities will be consulted in relation to same; the nature of the consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38291/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 May 2016)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 38. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to deliver comprehensive reform of the direct provision system; the steps she is taking to ensure that persons are not in the system for extended periods of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12295/16]

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: 669. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision at present for more than two years, three years, four years, five years, six years, seven years, eight years, nine years and ten years or more; the steps she is taking to ensure that no person is in direct provision for more than two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers and others in direct provision; the number in direct provision for more than two years; her policy in relation to this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (26 Nov 2013)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 498. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision for more than one year, for more than two years, for more than three years, for more than four years, for more than five years and for six years or more; the cost of direct provision in 2013; the estimated costs in 2014; his plans to shorten the average time to process claims to remain in the country;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (16 Apr 2013)

Éamon Ó Cuív: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people in the asylum and related systems in direct provision at present; the number at the 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2011, broken down by reference to the number of years persons in direct provision in the case of the present numbers [16303/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (4 Oct 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current proposals regarding the future of Lisbrook Direct Provision Centre for Refugees, Galway; if all residents of Lisbrook who wish to remain in Galway will be facilitated in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42458/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...also shows the average number of recipients that will benefit under the various schemes in 2010. Scheme Estimated Expenditure€000 Average Number of Recipients Basic SWA 195,821 35,300 Direct Provision Allowance 6,616 6,616 Rent Supplement 513,780 96,000 Mortgage Interest Supplement 65,859 16,900 Other Supplements 14,930 2116 Exceptional Needs Payments 66,580 220,000* Back to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Since April 2000 the needs of asylum seekers are catered for under the direct provision system operated by the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Under the system asylum seekers are provided with full board accommodation and other facilities such as laundry services and access to leisure areas. To take account of the services provided, a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...N/C) 1. Widows'/Widowers' Pension (Non/Con) 17,760 1,900 2. Guardian's Payment (Non/Con) 4,700 415 Total 22,460 N. SWA 1. Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments 194,550 36,592 2. Direct Provision payments 5,000 5,060 3. Supplements i.e. - Rent (secondary benefit) 509,200 98,000 - Mortgage Interest (secondary benefit) 63,928 16,000 - Other - diet & heating...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: .../Con) 2,160 2,070 2,010 1,900 Guardian's Payment (Non/Con) 444 440 425 415 Supplementary Welfare Allowances Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments 24,340 29,798 36,330 36,592 Direct Provision payments 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Supplements i.e. - - - - Rent 59,730 78,090 92,100 98,000 Mortgage Interest 4,100 8,090 13,100 16,000 Other - diet & heating n/a n/a n/a n/a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...N/C) 1. Widows'/Widowers' Pension (Non/Con) 17,760 1,900 2. Guardian's Payment (Non/Con) 4,700 415 Total 22,460 N. SWA 1. Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments 194,550 36,592 2. Direct Provision payments 5,000 5,060 3. Supplements i.e. - Rent (secondary benefit) 509,200 98,000 - Mortgage Interest (secondary benefit) 63,928 16,000 - Other - diet & heating...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...of a basic weekly supplementary welfare allowance payment. This includes 3,846 individuals who are in accommodation supplied by the Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform and receive a direct provision allowance which is paid under the basic supplementary welfare allowance scheme.