Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) will be transferred to a hostel close to a place of worship for Nigerian Muslims. [43789/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Reception and Integration Agency is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The mother referred to in the details supplied made an application for asylum on 21 January 2008. The father made an application for asylum on 31 March 2008. An application was made on behalf of the child on 9 May 2008. The family was provided with accommodation at Atlas House accommodation in Killarney in accordance with dispersal policy. Following the request for accommodation close to a place of worship for Nigerian Muslims, the Reception and Integration Agency made inquiries with the Islamic Foundation of Ireland which has stated there is no dedicated mosque for Nigerian Muslims in the State. Notwithstanding this, the agency has made an offer of alternative accommodation to the family at Old Convent accommodation centre, Ballyhaunis which has access to a mosque in the vicinity.

Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if accommodation will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43798/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Reception and Integration Agency is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The person referred to in the details supplied, along with her child, has been accommodated by the agency in direct provision accommodation since she applied for asylum on 13 March 2007. This person has accepted a transfer of accommodation from Atlas House accommodation centre in Killarney to the Ursuline Complex accommodation centre in Waterford.