I wish to advise the Deputy that the information required by her is set out below:
Public Service Provision outsourced to Private Sector
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Expenditure
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Accommodation and services to asylum seekers under the Government’s Direct Provision System
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€69.5 million (approx).Please note that this figure relates to the twelve months of 2011 and not the last calendar year as requested. Figures for 2012 are not yet available.
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Visa application centres at certain overseas locations which provide front office visa services to applicants.
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There is no cost to the State for this service but a small administration charge is paid by visa applicants.
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The Deputy might wish to note that within the immigration area of my Department a number of other areas, roles and functions are currently being examined with a view to determining suitability for an outsourced or similar type of service delivery model.