Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
1092. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to instances where children seeking asylum in Ireland have ended up sleeping in tents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11692/24]
View answerAll unaccompanied minors are eligible for immediate accommodation by Tusla.
Please note that the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) has no role in determining the age of persons in the International Protection Process. If there is a concern regarding the age of a person in IPAS accommodation, this is notified to the Department of Justice and Tusla for their assessment for eligibility of services under the Child Care Act 1991.
All International Protection (IP) applicants who present to the International Protection Office (IPO) during this period are assessed by IPAS and HSE staff for significant vulnerabilities and health issues, and prioritised for accommodation as necessary.
