Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional bed space on medical grounds will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15287/18]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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It is standard practice in all accommodation centres under contract to the Department that an adequate number of beds are provided for those residing in each centre. Local management work closely with all residents to ensure that particular needs are addressed in line with this overall policy.

In this particular case, individual beds were provided for both parties. I understand that the resident decided to remove one of the beds from the apartment and put it in the hallway.  On at least three occasions (in August 2017, February 2018 and March 2018) the centre manager has tried to persuade the person in question to allow the additional bed to be placed in the apartment. This request has been declined on all occasions.  I have every sympathy for the very difficult situation faced by this resident.  It would be useful if she indicate to the centre manager the reasons why she has refused so far to allow the additional bed to be placed in her room.  This would enable the centre manager to respond more effectively to her needs.