Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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248. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in each direct provision centre; the number of persons who have been granted leave to remain but are still residing in each direct provision centre; the process for housing former residents of direct provision once their applications are approved in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32050/18]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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The location, occupancy and the number of persons with a permission to remain in Ireland in each of the 34 accommodation centres in operation is detailed in the following table.

All residents who are granted status are provided with details on how to access an on-line information booklet entitled "Your Guide to Living Independently" which provides information in respect of housing, finance, healthcare, and education among other issues. It provides details on how residents can apply for social housing and access Housing Assistance Payments.

I am aware that accessing accommodation is an issue for residents in accommodation centres given the current housing market. Assistance in such matters is readily forthcoming from a number of sources including local authorities, local management in accommodation centres and other support groups. My Department has funded a number of projects with NGOs such as the Jesuit Refugee Service and DePaul to assist those persons who are resident in accommodation centres who have been granted a form of status to access their own housing. Discussions are also ongoing with a number of Approved Housing Bodies to provide assistance nationwide.