Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

In 2008, it was estimated that there were approximately 15,000 asylum seekers or failed asylum seekers in the State. While they are resident here, such persons have a right to access public health services and free primary and second level education. Their basic needs as regards their rights to access health and education services are also met and they are provided with accommodation and a small amount of pocket money.