Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
1138. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will undertake an urgent and full inspection and audit of a situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14711/24]
View answerInternational Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) has engaged with both the management of Ryevale House and the Kildare County Council Local Authority Integration Team in relation to its sanitation facilities.
In line with expected standards, Ryevale House is equipped with the sufficient sanitation facilities for the number of residents occupying the Centre. These facilities are regularly cleaned and maintained. Ryevale House operates a large-capacity external water tanker that is regularly monitored and refilled to guarantee an uninterrupted supply of running water. IPAS has received no complaints from residents of Ryevale House on any issues relating to sanitation or the provision of running water.
The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) has conducted two unannounced inspections of Ryevale House recently. These inspections took place on 19 September 2023 and 11 January 2024. There were no issues reported with regards to sanitation or hygiene facilities at this centre.
