International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Ceisteanna (534)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Ceist:

534. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 445 and 446 of 8 May 2024, the estimated breakdown of the 13,000 State-owned beds targeted by 2028 that would be specifically dedicated to reception and integration centres available to IP applicants for at least six months and accommodation centres available to IP applicants after six months until they exit the protection process, in tabular form. [21848/24]

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Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As detailed in the responses to Parliamentary Question Nos. 445 and 446 of 8 May 2024, accommodation, in accordance with the Comprehensive Accommodation Strategy, will be delivered through a blended approach of purchasing, turnkey deliverable and delivery on State owned sites. The breakdown of dedicated state owned Reception and Integration and Accommodation Centres will be dependent on the opportunities that arise from the multi-strand approach. Progress made on the CAS includes the launching on the 30th April of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the purchase or leasing of turnkey properties. The EOI requires properties submitted for consideration to be able to accommodate a minimum of 150 individuals.