International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Questions (1178)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

1178. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can confirm that part of a building at St. John’s House, Block 8 and 9, Tallaght Retail Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 is currently being used or in the process of being used to accommodate international protection applicants; if so, the date of commencement; the category of international applicants; the breakdown of the number of units in the building for such purpose; the total number of international applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15366/24]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I thank the Deputy for this 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].