Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2018
315. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to a notice (details supplied) issued to residents at a direct provision centre in Newbridge; and if he will intervene to have the notice rescinded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30606/18]
View answerMy Department was made aware on 1 July that the notice referred to by the Deputy was displayed at the Accommodation Centre. The notice was written by local management in response to complaints received by residents of the Centre.
These complaints notwithstanding, the wording of the notice was not satisfactory. The notice was rescinded the following day and a new notice issued requesting that residents show consideration for other residents and refrain from the use of telephones or devices without earphones in shared bedrooms during the night. The notice also reminds residents that communal areas are available for them where phone calls and other activities can take place that will minimise disruption to others.
