Direct Provision System

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 June 2014

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Questions (160)

Regina Doherty

Question:

160. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the exact number of persons who are in the direct provision system; the way it is broken down by reception centre or facility and length of stay here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26288/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The direct provision system is managed by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department. For the most part, this represents a cashless system with the State assuming responsibility for providing suitable accommodation for asylum seekers on a full board basis. Currently, there are 4,353 residents in 34 centres across the State under contract to RIA.

The detailed information sought by the Deputy is contained in the 2013 Annual Report which is available on the RIA website www.ria.gov.ie.