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101 records in IE in 2019
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2019
150. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees staying in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40748/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2019
149. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees staying in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40747/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2019
142. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will make contact with a person in respect of the recommendation from his Department that the person (details supplied) will be given a refugee declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40644/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2019
141. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will make contact with a person in respect of the recommendation from his Department that the person (details supplied) will be given a refugee declaration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40643/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2019
103. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of becoming an Irish citizen for asylum seekers claiming refugee status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40236/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2019
40. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers being housed in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2019
34. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress with regard to allowing asylum seekers apply for a driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40126/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2019
3. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers being housed in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40230/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2019
86. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a progress report will be provided on the extension of the right of asylum seekers to obtain a driver licence. [39939/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
420. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address issues raised in a new report by an organisation (details supplied) into supports for children through the Irish refugee protection programme and reports by numerous stakeholders that children have considerable oral health needs but that there are challenges in accessing appropriate services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
292. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to address concerns in a new report by an organisation (details supplied) which shows refugee children need more mental health, integration and education supports here through the Irish refugee protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39868/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
281. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers that sought permission to access the labour market; the number of successful applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39735/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
276. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unaccompanied children seeking asylum residing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39668/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
253. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of residents in direct provision granted refugee status or subsidiary protection; the cost of retaining these residents in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39351/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
244. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time it takes to review and assess asylum applications for those families being accommodated in direct provision centres on a long-term basis; if changes have been introduced to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39272/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2019
228. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to address issues raised in a new report by an organisation (details supplied) which shows schools need far greater capacity to meet the learning, language and socio-emotional needs of young refugees and to support them in their transition to school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39869/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2019
112. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the case of persons (details supplied), who have been in direct provision in County Wicklow and are being processed as failed asylum seekers, will be reviewed on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39248/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2019
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can remain in an accommodation centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39228/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2019
208. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for putting asylum seekers, persons seeking subsidiary protection and others in direct provision rather than allowing them to live in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38290/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2019
205. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the increase in the number of persons seeking asylum or subsidiary protection over the past three years; the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38287/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2019
130. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time for a first instance decision on an application for international protection from the International Protection Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37866/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2019
126. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision centres; his plans to review and reform the asylum process with a view to extending the right to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37783/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2019
564. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress has been made regarding the provision of driver licences for asylum seekers. [36962/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2019
294. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances in which he would invoke section 15A(2) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956; if he will consider waiving some of the conditions in the case of a Palestinian from Gaza married to an Irish citizen who is recognised as a refugee with the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37540/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2019
56. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the refusal of Italy and Malta to allow ships carrying asylum seekers to dock at their ports (details supplied); and the steps he is taking in response to this humanitarian crisis. [37238/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 September 2019
706. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the entitlement or otherwise to temporary or long-term residency in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case will be favourably considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 September 2019
614. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Irish citizen child of a person (details supplied) will have to attend with the child's mother who has to lodge their application in France, in view of the fact that they first applied for asylum there; if this is likely to affect the application of the father for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35787/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 September 2019
612. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if discussions are taking place and consideration has been given to opening a reception centre for asylum seekers in a premises near a town (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35761/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 September 2019
572. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons from Colombia living here; the number on a stamp 2 and stamp 4; and the number of Colombians who have sought asylum in the past decade. [35040/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 September 2019
542. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the case in respect of an application for refugee status will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34795/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 September 2019
243. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if asylum seekers are regarded as international students for the purposes of third level fees; if so, his plans to change this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34685/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
2653. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the training that social welfare office front-line staff and citizen information centres receive on processing social welfare rights for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34580/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
2381. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow asylum seekers apply for driver licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32215/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
964. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the responsibility RIA has in informing the local community structures regarding the provision of a temporary emergency accommodation for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34575/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
963. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if staff in temporary accommodation centres for asylum seekers receive training regarding being the first point of contact for residents; the person or body that provides this training; the nature of the training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34574/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
961. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if food specifications such as halal and so on are a requirement of successful tender of contract to supply temporary emergency accommodation to asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34572/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
922. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the commitment to welcome 4,000 persons, 200 of whom are unaccompanied minors, under the Irish refugee protection programme is enough; his plans to increase this number, in particular with regard to unaccompanied minors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
920. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons resident in direct provision centres for more than one, two and three years, respectively; his views on whether the processing time for asylum applications is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33768/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
900. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when original passport documentation will be returned to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33259/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
812. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of single persons and families with children seeking asylum being held in hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses by county; the number in this type of emergency accommodation for periods (details supplied), respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32919/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
811. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of single persons and families with children in direct provision centres per county; the number in this type of emergency accommodation for periods (details supplied), respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32918/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
803. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a lack of proper washing facilities available for asylum seekers living in emergency accommodation centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32835/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
802. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of emergency accommodation centres, hotels and bed and breakfasts for asylum seekers; the centres which provide proper washing facilities for residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32834/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
801. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when original documentation will be retuned in order to facilitate other requests in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32811/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2019
780. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status with particular reference to stamp 4 and-or naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32727/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2019
460. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the way in which he is improving access to primary care services for refugees in emergency reception and orientation centres and-or resettlement phase in line with the EU Reception Conditions Directive 2013/33/EU to support persons seeking asylum with particular regard to development and implementation of a vulnerability assessment. [30497/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2019
369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application for a family to join will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31370/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2019
364. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in direct provision who have taken up paid employment since the introduction of the limited right of asylum seekers to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31314/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2019
336. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a deadline by which he expects Ireland’s commitment to admit 4,000 persons under the relocation and resettlement programmes will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30665/19]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2019
222. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will introduce legislative and related measures to develop gender sensitive reception procedures and support services for asylum seekers as required by the Istanbul Convention. [30233/19]