Results 21-40 of 57 for "direct provision" speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision: Discussion with Ombudsman (25 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Mr. Tyndall and his colleagues for coming before the committee. I think their involvement in the direct provision process since April 2017 has helped it. I found the two reports prepared by the Ombudsman very helpful. I am pleased that the Ombudsman is satisfied with the level of co-operation he is getting from the Department of Justice and Equality. We all agree and in fairness...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision: Discussion with Ombudsman (25 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: This is a very complicated process and no one has a simple, correct answer. Does the Ombudsman think that people in the direct provision system should be given an entitlement to go on the housing list in the same way as other persons on the housing list?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision: Discussion with Ombudsman (25 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes, once they have the right to remain. I am asking about the direct provision process, before applications are determined.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision: Discussion with Ombudsman (25 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Tensions arise when direct provision centres are announced in certain areas. Mr. Tyndall spoke in his report about the outrageous lawlessness in Rooskey and Moville. Buildings were burned down. There is concern in Oughterard at present. Is there anything to be said for considering a process similar to the fostering of children? I refer to when people arrive into the country seeking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision: Discussion with Ombudsman (25 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The numbers are not great if we look at the international context. We have approximately 6,000 people in direct provision.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (6 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 668. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision that are not in a direct provision or reception centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36442/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (6 Sep 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 669. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in emergency accommodation that are also in direct provision. [36443/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Jul 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 360. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision accommodation centres between the end of December 2018 and the end of June 2019, by centre and month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31310/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Jul 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 361. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reported capacity of each direct provision centre at the end of June 2019, in tabular form; the reported capacity of each direct provision centre in January 2018; if works to increase capacity have taken place; and if so, the nature of the works. [31311/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Jul 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 362. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of young persons under 18 years of age in direct provision not attending school. [31312/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Jul 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 363. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have been refused accommodation in direct provision centres to date in 2019; the alternatives offered to such persons; and the length of time between refusal and their being offered accommodation. [31313/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (11 Jul 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 364. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in direct provision who have taken up paid employment since the introduction of the limited right of asylum seekers to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31314/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for attending this morning's meeting. I know the total amount we have spent since 2001. Approximately how much does the State pay each year to the providers of direct provision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. Each direct provision provider enters into a contract with the Department of Justice and Equality. Are those contracts publicly available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am not trying to get into the commercial sensitivity of the contracts. Are we paying the same rate per person to each direct provision provider?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I presume each contract with a direct provision provider sets out a series of terms and conditions with which the provider must comply when providing this service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. How would Ms Buckley respond to the recommendation that has been made to us that there should be a HIQA-style inspection of direct provision centres?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Ms Buckley agree that the State will have to continue to provide what we refer to as direct provision services for the next 20 or 30 years, the foreseeable future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Would the State ever consider building its own centres to use as direct provision centres indefinitely in the future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: When the Department is determining whether to grant a contract to a provider of direct provision, does it take into account the remoteness of the location? Are particular locations ruled out because they are too remote for potential residents?