Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 489: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people living in a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3080/07]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 490: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take to ensure that a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 22 used by his Department will meet the planning and safety regulations of a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3081/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 together.

There are currently 222 asylum seekers accommodated in the centre referred to in the details supplied.

Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) and all contractors providing accommodation for asylum seekers, it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the premises comply and operate in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements of local authorities and other agencies in relation to planning, building, bye-laws, bedroom capacity, food, food hygiene, water supply, sewage disposal, fire precautions and general safety.

The RIA has such a MOA in place with the contractors operating the premises referred to in this instance.