Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Caithfidh mé a rá go bhfuil an-díomá orm leis an bhfreagra. Is dóigh liom go bhfuil U-turn iomlán déanta ag an Aire ar an seasamh a bhí aige sular toghadh é an bhliain seo caite. Bhí sé an-cháinteach faoin gcóras ag an am sin - bhí sé ag rá a mhalairt de rudaí agus atá á rá anois.

While in opposition, the Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, expressed views diametrically opposed to the statement made by the Minister of State. We have had a complete U-turn and whitewash. Serious problems arise in the direct provision system. From the limited access I have been able to secure to direct provision centres, I have noted that specific serious issues arise in them. I ask the Minister of State to refer to the Minister my request for a full debate on this matter, either in the Seanad or one of the committees. I also ask that Oireachtas Members be granted access to some of the direct provision centres, not by means of prearranged appointments but to pay lightning visits in order that we can determine what is taking place in them. We need a full, frank and open debate on the flawed and inhumane system of direct provision which needs to be dismantled.