Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal East, Labour)
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320. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine the case for accommodation transfer for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50992/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) cannot comment publicly on individual cases.

More generally, I can assure the Deputy that IPAS has a number of protocols and procedures in place for considering applications for transfer in cases of medical priority, where people are undergoing specialist treatment or may need to live within a reasonable travelling distance to a hospital.

Individuals and families request transfers for a variety of reasons and IPAS facilitates those requests as appropriate and where possible. These transfers can be more difficult in complex cases, and also in the context of limited available accommodation options.

Such transfers are dependent on accommodation availability, particularly in instances where a resident has specific personal, health and accessibility needs.

Residents can contact IPAS directly via the IPAS Helpdesk by emailing ipasinbox@justice.ie for any queries about their accommodation. IPAS can then consider this in line with protocols and procedures in place for applications for transfer.