International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 January 2024

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Questions (137)

Carol Nolan

Question:

137. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to clarify if the Technology Centre in Birr, County Offaly, is being considered or has been accepted for use as an international protection accommodation site; if so the number to be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4510/24]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I thank the Deputy for her question. A response will be provided directly to the Deputy in the coming days. The Deputy may wish to be aware that the Community Engagement Team has been established within my Department which stands ready to respond to queries of this nature, and they may be contacted directly at [e-mail].