Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
854. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of rape and sexual assault which have been reported as occurring within direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28408/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraNeither the Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) nor my Department gathers, holds or maintains any such statistics. All such criminal matters should be reported to An Garda Síochána so that investigations into any alleged offences against the person can take place as quickly as possible.
