Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
552. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has made any efforts to seek contributions from international protection applicants from 2018 to date for their reception costs in line with article 5(2) of SI 230 of 2018; if so, the amount of contributions received during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19391/24]
View answerThe State has a legal obligation to assess the claims of those who seek International Protection (IP), and in that time, to provide accommodation and supports in line with the Recast Reception Conditions Directive (transposed under SI 230 of 2018, or the "Reception Conditions Regulations"), to those that require it.The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is responsible for the provision of accommodation and related services to IP applicants who wish to accept an offer of accommodation from the State. This offering includes all meals and utilities, access to public medical services, and an expense allowance at a standard rate E38.80 per adult.
While regulation 5 of the Reception Conditions Regulations allows for the assessment and adjustment of a recipient’s weekly income, IPAS does not currently request a contribution from IP applicants residing in IPAS accommodation centres.
