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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 April 2005

Thursday, 28 April 2005

Questions (215)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will allow a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 remain at her present address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13864/05]

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The lady in question wastransferred temporarily to accommodation at Portobello Harbour due to an outbreak ofchickenpox at Balseskin reception centre. The arrangement was for four weeks which is the usual quarantine period for an outbreak of that disease. She has since returned to the Balseskin centre where she can avail of a wide range of health services on site, including ante-natal care services. She was advised prior to the transfer that the arrangement was strictly temporary and in the interest of her own and her unborn child's health.

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