Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
653. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme vetting of programme refugees; if he will provide a broad outline of the detail and nature of the checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14914/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) travel to Lebanon and Jordan to interview refugees who have been pre –screened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
IRPP staff conduct interviews relating to integration while AGS conduct security interviews. Following discussions between IRPP and AGS refugees are invited to resettle in Ireland.
Deputy, I trust this information satisfies your query.
