Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 March 2022
326. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the costs incurred by International Protection Accommodation Services for taxis and private transport hire to transport international protection applicants to either a direct provision centre or emergency hotel accommodation following their arrival in the State from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17241/22]
View answerThe below table represents costs in relation to transport to reception centres, accommodation centres and emergency accommodation located throughout the State from 2011 to date.
|
Year |
Cost |
|
2011 |
€0.068m |
|
2012 |
€0.071m |
|
2013 |
€0.036m |
|
2014 |
€0.046m |
|
2015 |
€0.103m |
|
2016 |
€0.129m |
|
2017 |
€0.093m |
|
2018 |
€0.182m |
|
2019 |
€0.579m |
|
2020 |
€0.479m |
|
2021 |
€0.638m |
|
Total |
€2.424m |
