Cathal Crowe
Question:363. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to concerns raised by residents (details supplied) regarding direct provision accommodation. [8914/20]
View answerWednesday, 3 June 2020
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I can inform the Deputy that we are taking the issues raised in this correspondence extremely seriously. The welfare of residents is, at all times, our key concern. We are examining all the issues raised in the correspondence and an official from my Department has made direct contact with the Group to discuss their concerns.
My officials will hold a virtual clinic with residents later this week to hear from them directly, with interpreters available as needed.
Residents have also been reminded that the national telephone support service run by the Jesuit Refugee Service is also available to them as an additional confidential support. This is a Freephone number and was highlighted to residents by way of a leaflet drop to the centre last week.