Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
531. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide data on a series of issues (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe data requested by the Deputy is not available.
The Department does not rent accommodation, but enters into a contract to provide accommodation related services for International Protection (IP) applicants. Payment information is not collated by accommodation type in the manner outlined by the Deputy.
In relation to service providers contracted by the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) to provide accommodation services to International Protection (IP) applicants, the Department publishes reports on all payments over €20,000.These are published, once per quarter, on gov.ie
(www.gov.ie/en/collection/dfdadb-department-of-children-and-youth-affairs-purchase-orders-for-20000-o/)
Offers for the provision of accommodation services for international protection applicants can be submitted through a central offers portal at IPPS@equality.gov.ie
