Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
629. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if funding will be made available to allow the continued operation of a centre (details supplied); if assurances will be given about the future of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32501/18]
View answerDiscussions have been on-going between my Department and South Dublin County Partnership regarding a proposal to deliver housing and integration supports to migrants in the community through both the intercultural centres in Tallaght and Clondalkin.
A crucial part of this initiative is the provision of support services to assist residents in accommodation centres who have received some form of permission to remain to access housing to allow them to move out of the centres and live in the community.
I have recently met with management from South Dublin County Partnership along with officials from my Department and I am pleased to confirm that funding of a two year housing and integration programme has been agreed.
At the meeting with South Dublin County Partnership, I informed them of my appreciation for the important integration work being done at both intercultural centres, particularly the project with younger migrants which is being run in conjunction with Foróige. I am appreciative of the very important work being done on the ground throughout the country at front-line services such as the Intercultural Centre in Tallaght in assisting migrants to integrate into Irish society.
