Written answers

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Department of Justice and Equality

Asylum Seeker Accommodation

Photo of Catherine ConnollyCatherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements that have been made in relation to the provision of alternative accommodation for the residents of a centre (details supplied) in view of the fact that approval has been given to change the centre into apartments; the consultation which has taken place between the management of the centre, the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, and the residents; when the residents were informed of this decision; the timeline for the implementation of the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39462/17]

Photo of David StantonDavid Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Justice and Equality has a contract in place with the owners of the premises in question to provide accommodation to those seeking international protection. This contract is scheduled to expire on 22nd May 2018. At that time it is expected that all new accommodation contracts will be awarded through an open competitive tendering competition to comply with EU Directive 24/2014 and will be conducted in accordance with the open procedure under the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016).

It is a matter for the current holders of contracts for the provision of accommodation and related services whether they will participate in this tendering process. The Department will ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place if the relocation of residents is required following the completion of the tendering process.

In the meantime it would not be productive to engage in speculation about what may or may not happen at the time of that competitive process.

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