John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers, male to female ratio and children resident in the Old Convent, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15508/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The RIA currently operates 63 centres across 22 counties accommodating over 6,800 asylum seekers. The information required by the Deputy regarding the number of asylum seekers currently in the Old Convent accommodation centre, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo is as follows: