John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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815. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of properties used in County Wicklow as emergency accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19107/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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In order to protect the identity of international protection applicants, my Department does not disclose the location of emergency accommodation centres. However, I can confirm that, as of 19 July 2020, there are 203 persons living in two emergency accommodation premises in County Wicklow.

My Department is working very hard to ensure that residents in emergency accommodation are re-accommodated in dedicated accommodation centres as quickly as possible.