Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
475. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45200/23]
View answerWith all new properties contracted by my Department to provide accommodation for international protection applicants (IPAs), the provider is required to provide detailed information in relation to suitability for use. The Department carefully appraises each property before contracts are issued and properties are also subject to pre-occupancy inspections.
Contracts for accommodation are not agreed until such time as IPAS officials have been provided with evidence that all applicable building and planning obligations have been met by the provider.
The Class C20 F exemption was implemented in relation to Fairtown Apartments. The use of this property has been paused, and interpretation of the exemption is being clarified.
