Direct Provision System

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 May 2022

Thursday, 19 May 2022

Ceisteanna (337)

Bríd Smith

Ceist:

337. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice the reason that was used by her Department in 2000 when the decision was taken to commence the direct provision system; the studies, risk assessments and policy deliberations and so on that were conducted by her Department at the time; the advice that the advisors Government and external advisors relied upon to support the decision to set-up and extend the direct provision system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25508/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) and the International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) transferred to my colleague, Minister O'Gorman on 14 October 2020.

In line with the Disability, Equality, Human Rights, Integration and Reception (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2020, all relevant records and staff working in these areas also transferred to that Department.

The Deputy may wish to contact the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth directly with regard to the information requested.