John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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49. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the length of time she expects a centre (details supplied) to be used to provide accommodation under the direct provision scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31187/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The current contract at the centre concerned will expire on 3 December 2018. At this point in time, it is expected that the contract will run for its agreed period. As the requirements for accommodation at any time are demand driven, it is not possible to make an assessment on any future contracts at the centre until closer to the expiry date.