Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
516. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of emergency reception and orientation centres operating in the State in 2021; the capacity and occupancy of each centre as of 31 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7563/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThank you for your query, Deputy. I can confirm there are two Emergency Reception Orientation Centres (EROCs) currently in operation:
- The Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
- The Clonea Strand Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
In addition, there are dedicated EROC places within the Mosney Accommodation Centre, due to its particular suitability for families. The table below sets out the current numbers for each of the centres as of 31 December 2021. The Deputy should note that room configurations and family size can have an impact on the contracted capacity of an EROC.
EROC Accommodation Centres
|
Centre |
Address |
Contracted Capacity |
Current Occupancy |
|
Clonea |
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |
125 |
99 |
|
Abbeyfield |
Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon |
220 |
163 |
|
Mosney |
Mosney, Co. Meath |
200 |
168 |
|
Total |
545 |
430 |
