International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Ceisteanna (504)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

504. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it is planned for international protection applicants to be accommodated at a site (details supplied); if so, the expected date of arrival for the applicants; the duration of their stay; if transportation will be available for the applicants considering the rural location; if children will be staying at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22528/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

A HSE review of the property was undertaken which determined that the site is surplus to the HSE’s requirements. In line with the HSE Property Protocol and DPER Circular 11/2015, the HSE offered this property to all State Stakeholders through the Intra-State Property Register.

The Department expressed an interest in the site in order to facilitate the provision of suitable accommodation to Persons Seeking International Protection.

The Department holds a caretaker agreement until the transfer of assets process is completed. The only activity on the site at the moment is a presence of security personnel. This is a necessary precaution to protect the site, following attacks at another site in Crooksling, which saw part of the buildings destroyed in a suspected arson attack.