Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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117. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding direct provision (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13691/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Procurement of accommodation of the type concerned is a matter for the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department. RIA is responsible for the provision of full board accommodation and certain ancillary services to asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. There are currently approximately 4,400 asylum seekers in 34 centres around the State.

I am informed that, in fulfilling its remit, RIA examines all offers of accommodation as to their suitability. Decisions on the possible use of individual premises are taken on the basis of RIA's current needs at any particular time. The person referred to in the details supplied should therefore write to RIA directly in the matter. Details are on its website - www.ria.gov.ie