John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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604. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an IPAS centre which was deemed non-compliant in regard to fire safety (details supplied) is now fully compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34511/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The State provides international protection accommodation in over 320 centres nationwide. In all instances where the Department holds a contract with an international protection accommodation provider, the onus is on the provider to ensure all activities at the property are within legal and regulatory limits, including health and safety, fire, planning and building compliance.

Any ongoing matters relating to fire, building or planning regulations remain between the Local Authority and the provider.

The Department is currently engaging with the accommodation provider referred to and working to resolve this matter. This is being done in conjunction with the relevant Local Authority.