The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) of DCEDIY has a dedicated Training Unit that develops training sessions in line with general IPAS Policies and Procedures. To date, and since its development in 2023, 102 centres have received this training.
The IPAS Training Unit conducts overview sessions with new and existing accommodation providers both online and in person. The overview sessions include, but are not limited to:
• House Rules and Procedures
• Critical Incidents
• Suicide Awareness
• Child Protection and Welfare
• GDPR
These overview sessions allow providers to ask questions or seek advice from IPAS staff.
IPAS works in collaboration with other Government bodies, such as the HSE and Tusla, as well as NGOs and other approved service providers in the development of its training.
In addition to this training, accommodation centre staff are supported by a dedicated Centre Management and Compliance Team within IPAS. This team provides advice to accommodation centres on the implementation of IPAS policy and procedure, and also conduct unannounced site visits to ensure compliance with same.
IPAS is engaging with the management of the D Hotel on the provision of training to all staff and will be providing support required to ensure adherence to IPAS policy, procedure and relevant standards.
