Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Questions (189)

Clare Daly

Question:

189. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 9 May 2017, in view of the fact section 7(7) of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012 states that Caranua may enter into contracts with persons with the approval of the Minister, if he has had discussions with the board of Caranua regarding the accommodation arrangements of that organisation and future accommodation arrangements, including the estimated costs of such accommodation. [23102/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department is aware of Caranua’s need to source alternative office premises and has had discussions with it in that regard. However, as I noted in my previous reply it is Caranua’s responsibility to procure its own accommodation and meet any related expenses. A request for ministerial consent in relation to aspects of Caranua’s relocation to new office premises is being dealt with under section 7(7) of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012.