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Direct Provision System

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2014

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Questions (480)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Question:

480. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the number of residents housed in each direct provision centre; if the figure could be broken down by gender; if the number of minors in each centre could be identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27143/14]

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The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of protection applicants in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. Direct provision provides for full board accommodation supports while a final decision is awaited by a person on their protection or any related leave to remain application. As at 8 June 2014 there were 4,353 persons availing of direct provision accommodation and supports in 34 accommodation centres across 16 counties. The detailed statistical analysis sought by the Deputy for the year ending 31 December, 2013 is provided in RIA's 2013 Annual Report which is published on its website, www.ria.gov.ie.

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