Results 21-40 of 64 for "direct provision" speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme and International Protection Applications: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...programme, a matter raised by Deputy Chambers at a previous meeting; and, second, continuing delays in the processing of asylum or international protection applications and the impact of this on the direct provision system. I welcome from INIS Mr. Michael Kirrane, the director general, Mr. Brian Merriman, principal officer in the INIS policy division, Mr. Davis Costello, the chief...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme and International Protection Applications: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the 18 months since the commencement of the provisions of the International Protection Act, can the officials point to real improvements in processing times and time spent on direct provision? At this point in time, 18 months after the commencement of the provisions of the Act, is there any comparable reference they can provide that demonstrates that we are looking at a speedier...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme and International Protection Applications: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...of a reduction but we know there are people in situfor more than three years in some instances. I continue to engage, with colleagues in my own office, with our local support group. We have a direct provision centre in my home town and I am conscious of the circumstances they have to face each day. In his preamble, referencing the Act, Mr. Kirrane stated: "It introduced a single...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...restrictions, which are bizarre. I have always held that view. The matter of the ineligible sectors of employment is very restrictive, particularly when we consider the location of a number of direct provision centres. Because of one's location, other restrictions automatically kick in. I live in a community that hosts a direct provision centre. I can see the practical difficulties of...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...on this Vote, in conclusion. Perhaps it is unfair and the Minister may not have the information immediately to hand. Does the Minister know the average length of stay of individuals or families in direct provision centres? Does he know the longest period of time spent, either currently or historically, in direct provision? Nobody in this room would not concur that the most...

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...to note that point. The Minister of State made reference to the interdepartmental task force to consider the Supreme Court decision vis-à-visthe denial of the right to work to those who are in the direct provision centres. Will the Minister of State advise us in this regard? I know he will not get the chance to come back in to this debate now but maybe he will take the time to drop...

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Deputy Stanton for his attendance this evening. In the course of the evidence presented to the committee, members heard of the extent to which asylum seekers face difficulties in Ireland in seeking family reunification and living in direct provision. The committee also heard of the difficulties faced by unaccompanied minors. There are also issues with undocumented immigrants in Ireland....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to raise some points with the Minister. Direct provision has been raised by my colleagues. The Minister will recall that the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality responded to one of my questions a couple of weeks ago in the Dáil during Leaders' Questions, when I was asking questions for Deputy Adams. She passed the baton to the Minister of State to reply to my...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: More than 1,000 people in direct provision centres across this State will receive their Christmas bonuses this week - I say that with tongue in cheek to some degree. It will amount to €16.23 for adults and €13.26 for children. 3 o’clock Given that adults only receive €19.10 per week and children receive €15.60 per week, it is clear that all of these...

Draft Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 1A) (No. 2) Order 2015: Motion (14 Jul 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...this in the case of Uisce Éireann and its removal from the jurisdiction of Peter Tyndall's office. This was particularly galling given that this body acts as if it is not accountable to anyone. Direct Provision must also be brought under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman. This system, as it is currently operated, is an abuse of basic freedoms and should be abolished. In May of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ombudsman for Children Remit (24 Feb 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 361. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the Ombudsman for Children will be empowered to investigate complaints by the 1,200 children who live in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7903/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Child and Family Agency (25 Sep 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...believe the fault lay in cases that Ms Logan said were "not properly investigated"? Who had responsibility for it at the time? At whom is she pointing the finger of accusation? My last couple of questions are on direct provision. If the chief executive cannot offer information on it this morning then I ask him to furnish us with it later. Like all Members here, I am very concerned...

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...across all sectors and groups working in the area. Marginalised communities often have more acute and more particular mental health needs. Indeed, the treatment of some sectors of society by this State is undoubtedly damaging the mental health of many individuals. I need only cite the disgraceful conditions - the Minister of State has heard this issue referred to in this Chamber many...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (1 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 369. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of child protection teams in direct provision centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28293/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if asylum seekers who leave the direct provision system will have their medical cards revoked, even if they have existing medical conditions; if so, the reason for this in view of the fact that their incomes will still be below the medical card threshold in view of the fact that they are excluded from employment and the social welfare system; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (18 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reverse his decision to close Lisbrook Direct Provision centre for refugees in Galway City. [39260/12]

Asylum Support Services (13 Mar 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to conduct a value for money review of expenditure on direct provision accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13848/12]

Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...mutilation. The Minister might address this in his concluding remarks. The failings in our health care system may have a particular impact on the affected women, especially those living under direct provision in the asylum system. They are reliant on the services available to medical card holders and are subject to long waiting lists if they need specialist care. Going private is not an...

Written Answers — Immigration Services: Immigration Services (23 Jun 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the changes he will make to the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16727/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (3 May 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce an independent complaints mechanism for direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9448/11]