Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will allow a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 remain at her present address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13864/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The lady in question wastransferred temporarily to accommodation at Portobello Harbour due to an outbreak ofchickenpox at Balseskin reception centre. The arrangement was for four weeks which is the usual quarantine period for an outbreak of that disease. She has since returned to the Balseskin centre where she can avail of a wide range of health services on site, including ante-natal care services. She was advised prior to the transfer that the arrangement was strictly temporary and in the interest of her own and her unborn child's health.