Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 24 September 2025, if we will provide an update on the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2549/26]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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While the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) cannot comment publicly on individual cases, I wish to assure the Deputy that Department officials have engaged with this family in respect of their request to transfer and their associated needs.

Individuals and families seek transfers for various reasons and IPAS facilitates those requests where possible. Often, however, transfers may not be possible where suitable accommodation is not available to meet a person’s or family’s needs or where the applicant has specific personal, health and accessibility requirements.

IPAS has a number of protocols and procedures in place to enable persons and families with special reception needs to apply for a transfer. Applications may include cases of medical priority, where people are undergoing specialist treatment and where they may need to live within a reasonable travelling distance to a hospital. IPAS also engages with medical professionals where appropriate.

IPAS has engaged with this family and will continue to monitor its accommodation portfolio based upon the family’s requirements.