Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2017
132. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering using a premises (details supplied) as accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31581/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the provision of accommodation and some related services to protection applicants while their applications are being processed. It is not our policy to confirm or deny whether interactions have or have not taken place with any potential service provider.
I can confirm that, as soon as practicable and together with the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), we will be issuing a request for tender (RFT) to accommodation service providers to meet specific demands. It is open to any service provider to respond to the invitation to tender when published.
