Joe Flaherty
Ceist:991. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Justice the official status by group of the residents at the Richmond Street direct provision centre in County Longford as of 31 December 2023. [2039/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 January 2024
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Any person that makes an application for international protection is granted a temporary residence while their application is being decided. This is in line with our obligations under international and EU asylum law.
While that claim is being examined by the International Protection Office (IPO), the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) provides accommodation and related services to international protection applicants who wish to accept the offer of accommodation from the Irish State.
For reasons of confidentiality, the Department does not comment on the status of individuals housed at particular Direct Provision centres or elsewhere.