Asylum Seekers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Questions (485)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

485. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to confirm if the former St. Luke's Hospital Farm, Glenconnor, Clonmel, County Tipperary is being considered as a location for an accommodation centre for asylum seekers; to give details of any contracts issued to develop this farm for a reception centre; if his Department has had any engagement in relation to this property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7592/24]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

In relation to proposed locations for International Applicants (IP) or Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP), without an eircode for specific locations my Department is unable to provide any information.

For example the title of locations may be referred to by different names within the local community where it is situated. With reference to large scale sites, there may be multiple units on that site with only 1 unit being offered.

As such, Department officials cannot accurately identify current or proposed accommodation locations by name only.

If the Deputy can provide an eircode, my Department can assist with his query further. The Deputy may contact the Community Engagement Team at [e-mail].