International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Ceisteanna (911)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

911. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if international protection applicants accommodated at a location (details supplied) are entitled to the daily expenses allowance or any payment or support; the way in which they can access that payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12699/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Deputy, Individuals who arrive in the country and seek International Protection (IP) attend at the International Protection Office (IPO) to make their initial application.

International Protection applicants (IPAs) who are currently residing in CityWest transit hub are entitled to claim the daily expenses payment which is administered by the Department of Social Protection.