Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2012
172. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current proposals regarding the future of Lisbrook Direct Provision Centre for Refugees, Galway; if all residents of Lisbrook who wish to remain in Galway will be facilitated in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42458/12]
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.
In relation to the RIA's decision not to renew the contract for direct provision services at Lisbrook accommodation centre, Galway, I decided to review the background circumstances relating to that decision. This was done in the light of representations received on a number of issues, including the impact on school children of such a closure whilst bearing in mind the need for RIA to manage its diminishing budget efficiently in the context of the current critical budgetary situation. During that review, arrangements for the transfer of residents from Lisbrook accommodation centre were suspended.
Pending the conclusion of this review, this remains the position.
