Results 141-160 of 181 for "direct provision" speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (26 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: I am currently looking to see how we can enable residents of direct provision centres that have secured their leave to remain to move out of direct provision. The Department of Justice and Equality is engaging with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government and with the Department of Social Protection in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (12 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: ...Private Westmeath Athlone Athlone Campbell Catering Ltd t/a Aramark Ireland State Extensive and detailed information on the amount paid by my Department to each company contracted to provide direct provision accommodation every year up to and including 2014 can be found on the RIA website www.ria.gov.ie under the 'Contract Values' section of the website. This is in accordance with the...

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...in isolation without recognising the considerable changes that have already been made to the system of international protection and the improvements that have been made and are continuing to be made to the direct provision system. The new asylum legislation which commenced on 31 December last has been specifically designed to address the delays in decision making which resulted in...

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: Deputy Mick Barry is very articulate in condemning the direct provision centres, but he does not say what he would put in their place. I invite him to let me know what he would do if he was Minister for Justice and Equality. What would he like to see instead of direct provision centres?

Topical Issue Debate: Supreme Court Rulings (31 May 2017)

David Stanton: I have visited most of the direct provision centres in the country and seen that massive improvements have been made. I have spoken to many residents and the vast majority are quite happy with what is happening. That said, we have more to do and will continue to do more. The judgment was only published yesterday. It will be considered very carefully because it has wide-ranging...

Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

David Stanton: .... As its implementation will take place in a changing and dynamic environment, it too must be dynamic in its approach and capable of adaptation when required. There has been much discussion of direct provision. There are approximately 800,000 people living in the State who were born outside of Ireland. There are approximately 4,500 people in direct provision. Fewer than 600 of those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...of my Department began the process of examining ways in which this commitment could be delivered upon. The McMahon Report of the 'Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers'also recognised the value of home cooking for families in the protection process. The system currently in place in Mosney is the culmination of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...of my Department began the process of examining ways in which this commitment could be delivered upon. The McMahon Report on the 'Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers'also recognised the value of home cooking for families in the protection process. The system currently in place in Mosney is the culmination of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...4.226 of the McMahon Report recommends that "The Minister for Justice and Equality should establish a standard-setting committee to reflect fully government policy across all areas of service in Direct Provision...". The McMahon Report lists some 173 recommendations, some of which required legislative changes or physical, constructional changes to be implemented. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ombudsman for Children Remit (2 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...from the Offices of the Ombudsmen were also (and continue to be) facilitated in holding pre-publicised information sessions with residents in centres. The Deputy will be aware that the Direct Provision policy itself is structured through mainstream State services. That is, health services are provided directly by HSE; education is provided directly through local schools; community...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to put aside some misconceptions about the direct provision system and to listen to the views of colleagues from across the political spectrum on the system as it operates today. The structure of the debate means I will not be able to respond at the end, unfortunately. I will try to get in contact with colleagues after the debate to respond to the issues they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (30 Mar 2017)

David Stanton: Services for all protection applicants (those in State provided accommodation or those who live in the community) are delivered under the Government policies of direct provision and dispersal. The Government commissioned retired Judge Dr. Bryan McMahon to Chair a Working Group to carry out a report into the protection process and the system of direct provision and that report was published...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (21 Mar 2017)

David Stanton: ...Agency of my Department began the process of examining ways in which this commitment could be delivered upon. The McMahon Report 'Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers'also recognised the value of home cooking for families in the protection process. The system currently in place in Mosney is the culmination of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (23 Feb 2017)

David Stanton: ...to residents and managers alike.I am delighted that this now gives effect to one of the key recommendations of the Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and other supports for Asylum Seekers. The type of complaints that will be accepted will be those relating to the services provided to protection applicants in their State...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Immigration Support Services (26 Jan 2017)

David Stanton: ...until early March. As such, there is a good lead-in time for everything to be established. In this regard, we will take on board what we have learned at the other two EROC centres, as well as the direct provision centres. I again thank the Senator for raising the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: ...the State provided accommodation system delivers a high standard of service and value for money to the taxpayer through coordinated service delivery to asylum seekers. The principal issue with Direct Provision is of course the length of time asylum applicants are residing in it - invariably as a result of the multi-layered processes arising from the Refugee Act which will shortly be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: ...are free to leave that accommodation at any time and many chose to do so. One of the key recommendations of the Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the protection process including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers was the introduction of a single application procedure in the protection process. The International Protection Act 2015 provides for such a...

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

David Stanton: A number of issues arise. There were many questions and comments and I will probably need an hour, or perhaps more, to answer all of them. On direct provision, most countries in the world face policy challenges posed by undocumented migrants. There is no doubt about that. We must try to do what is best for our country and for Irish citizens abroad. As I stated, there have been a number...

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

David Stanton: The Chairman has raised a lot of issues. With respect to the first point about the time spent in direct provision, I do not want to see persons residing in the State-provided accommodation for long periods. The McMahon working group did recognise that length of stay is a key challenge to be addressed in the asylum process. The implementation of the International Protection Act 2015 will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...possible while also delivering services (such as education and health) directly to those within the system. The Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the protection process including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers provides a template for the development and improvement of a wide range of services being delivered to those seeking international protection. ...