Results 161-180 of 181 for "direct provision" speaker:David Stanton

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

David Stanton: ...Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the provision of full board accommodation and certain ancillary services to protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. Aside from full board accommodation services provided by RIA, other services, including health and social services, are directly provided for example through the HSE,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (15 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...Services 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 2013 can be found on the RIA website www.ria.gov.ieunder the 'Contract Values 2000 - 2013 inclusive (January 2016)' section of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (9 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...of Rent Supplement or the City and County Councils in respect of Housing Assistance Payments and Housing Lists. That said, the State has been criticised for the length of time persons spend in Direct Provision and accordingly, the various relevant State bodies must all work together to transition persons granted status out of the system as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...respect of Rent Supplement or the City and County Councils in respect of Housing Assistance Payments and Housing Lists. That said, the State has been criticised for the length of time persons spend in Direct Provision and accordingly, we must all work together to transition persons granted status out of the system as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...of Rent Supplement or the City and County Councils in respect of Housing Assistance Payments and Housing Lists. That said, the State has been criticised for the length of time persons spend in Direct Provision and accordingly, the various relevant State bodies must all work together to transition persons granted status out of the system as quickly as possible.RIA Accommodation numbers as...

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...up. The officials are working very hard on the ground in those locations. We want to bring in children. To date, 411 children have come here under the programme. I have visited many of the direct provision reception centres. I invite colleagues to go to see them if they have not done so already, but to do so quietly and respectfully. They should not go in with cameras or an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (25 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: All children living in direct provision accommodation are in the company of their parents or legal guardians - there are no unaccompanied minors in direct provision accommodation as they are the legal responsibility of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. These parents and guardians have the primary responsibility for the care and welfare of their children who reside with them and in that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (11 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: Work is underway to extend the remit of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman for Children to cover services delivered to persons living in Direct Provision, including children. Extending the remit of both Ombudsmen requires a legislative change. The matter has been referred to the Office of the Attorney General for advice on implementation of the legislative change. The Reception &...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: ..., an independent inspectorate and ombudsman; three relate to the recast reception conditions directive and have not been implemented; and one, recommendation 8.1 which calls for the replacement of the direct provision system, has not been implemented. The Senator mentioned the McMahon report on the protection process, including the direct provision system, which was published in 2015 and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2016)

David Stanton: I have visited most of the direct provision centres and I will continue to work to improve the conditions in them into the future.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (29 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to details of centre location, contractor and occupancy is set out in the table. RIA Direct Provision Accommodation at end August 2016 COUNTY CENTRE ADDRESS CURRENT OCCUPANCY CONTRACTOR STATE / PRIVATE OWNED Clare Knockalisheen Meelick 193 Campbell Catering Ltd t/a Aramark Ireland State Owned Cork Ashbourne Hse Glounthaune 63...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Sep 2016)

David Stanton: It was with deep regret that I learned of the tragic incident to which the Deputy refers involving the death, in what appears to have been tragic circumstances, of a woman resident in a Direct Provision centre. The woman had been receiving support from the health services prior to her death. As the Deputy may be aware, health services to asylum seekers are 'mainstreamed' and health services...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

David Stanton: ...adopted in every other European Union member state. In addition, the Government established an independent working group to report to it on improvements to the protection process, including direct provision and other supports for asylum seekers. The working group concentrated on the length of time persons spend in the protection applications system, the non-execution of deportation...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

David Stanton: ...a shorter timeframe; to provide for the completion of the implementation of the recommendations of the working group report to the Government on improvements to the protection process, including direct provision and other supports, which already addresses the position of international protection applicants who are the subject of this Bill; and in order to consider in detail any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

David Stanton: Could Mr. Kirrane tell us how many are in direct provision?

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (24 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers and others accommodated in the respective centres under the direct provision scheme; the number, gender and ages accommodated in each of the respective centres; the average and longest time that these persons have been accommodated; the total cost of direct provision in 2010, 2011 and the expected...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: ...suffer from deprivation which could impact on their later lives. For this reason, they seek to have child benefit extended to all children in the State, including those living in asylum centres and direct provision accommodation. While asylum seekers may avail of exceptional needs payments and so forth, it is bizarre that children may be suffering deprivation through no fault of their...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the current adult and child payments under direct provision; when these payment rates were last increased; the amount of the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/07]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: ...child benefit launched by the Free Legal Advice Centres. The current weekly payments are €19.10 for an adult and €9.60 for a child. In addition to there having been no increases in the rates of direct provision in recent budgets, some 2,000 child asylum seekers are denied child benefit. The application of the habitual residence clause to those children denies them. While it also...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (17 May 2005)

David Stanton: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined whether the system of direct provision and the placing of asylum seekers in accommodation centres is in contravention of the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 40.1 of the Constitution or the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/05]