Direct Provision System

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Ceisteanna (105)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Ceist:

105. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status regarding the development of national standards for direct provision centres. [22784/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality

The recommendations in the Working Group Report, also referred to as the McMahon Report, in relation to standards in State provided accommodation are under examination by a sub-group comprising representatives from my Department, other State agencies and representatives from the NGO sector. The work of this group is still progressing. This is alongside other major projects, such as improved cooking and living facilities, which are being rolled out across a number of State provided accommodation centres.