Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:502 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the direct provision system of provision for immigrants has been monitored or evaluated; and if he will publish a report thereon. [18749/03]
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502 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the direct provision system of provision for immigrants has been monitored or evaluated; and if he will publish a report thereon. [18749/03]
Asylum seekers have their needs met by the reception and integration agency which operates under the aegis of my Department in the system of direct provision which was introduced in the State on 10 April 2000. No other immigrants are accommodated in direct provision.