Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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2459. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding any plans to provide on-site health care in IPAS facilities; the actions she is taking to ensure that adequate GP facilities are available for IPAS residents while not removing existing services from any community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21142/25]

Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael)
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The Government is committed to delivering a humanitarian response to people seeking international protection. A total of €174 million has been made available for the provision of healthcare services for refugees and migrants since 2022, including €50 million for 2025.

This funding is used to deliver a suite of healthcare services that are responsive to areas of higher demand and local health service factors- this includes additional GP sessions where local capacity challenges are identified. I am committed to ensuring that healthcare services for refugees are provided in a coordinated and flexible manner.

As the Deputy’s question relates to the provision of services, I have referred the question to the Health Service Executive for direct response.