Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2009
461 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission will be given for a transfer to Mosney Accommodation Centre, Julianstown, County Meath in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15651/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The person referred to in the details supplied applied for asylum on 12 October, 2006 and after initial accommodation at Balseskin reception centre, he was dispersed in accordance with Government policy to Great Western House accommodation, Galway City. The RIA will continue to accommodate this person in accordance with its remit at Great Western House, Galway and there is no requirement to alter that arrangement at this time.
