International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Questions (214)

Pauline Tully

Question:

214. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a formal application has been made to his Department for the use of (details supplied) for the accommodation of international protection applicants; if an informal approach has been made to his Department with regard to the future use of this property for the accommodation of international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34432/23]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

The Department is considering accommodation offers in County Cavan in the same way as other counties, taking into account existing numbers and available service provision.

The Department is conscious of the need to ensure quality in all accommodation contracted, while also providing shelter and safety urgently to those who need it. In considering offers, the Department takes into account a range of factors such as accommodation suitability, rates, capacity and amenities. Every effort is being made to activate suitable accommodation offers.

The Department is unable to give details relating to any specific suppliers while negotiations are ongoing, due to the commercial sensitivity of these negotiations.