John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 302: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a family (details supplied) in County Mayo will be given self-catering accommodation. [22889/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The family of the person referred to in the Deputy's Question has made a number of representations seeking a transfer, based on medical need, to self-catering accommodation which forms a very small part of RIA's overall portfolio. The view of the medical referee, to whom the relevant correspondence was forwarded for advice, and of RIA is that the family's needs can be adequately addressed within the direct provision system. Further correspondence on this case has been received in the past week. This is being examined and a considered response will issue directly to the family is due course.