Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2016
53. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the current status of the McMahon report on direct provision; the number of recommendations that have been implemented; her plans to implement the remainder of the recommendations; the further actions she will take towards the ending of or reform of the direct provision system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27804/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 27 September 2016 which details the progress to date on the implementation of the recommendations of the McMahon report on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers.
The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to reform the Direct Provision system, with particular focus on families and children and to this end the recommendations of the Working Group are being implemented.
