Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
909. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing difficulties still being experienced by those who use centres (details supplied); and if a new potential funding stream was identified and sourced to keep the facilities open on a daily basis. [33906/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDiscussions have been on-going between my Department and South Dublin County Partnership regarding a proposal to deliver housing and integration supports to migrants in the community through both the intercultural centres in Tallaght and Clondalkin.
A crucial part of this initiative is the provision of support services to assist residents in accommodation centres who have received some form of permission to remain to access housing to allow them to move out of the centres and live in the community.
I have recently met with management from South Dublin County Partnership along with officials from my Department and I am pleased to confirm that funding of a two year housing and integration programme has been agreed.
