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Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of emergency accommodation centres for asylum seekers that were open at the beginning of 2020 and 2021; the number that were closed during 2020 and to date in 2021; and the final number open by the end of 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [60692/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2021

94. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of emergency accommodation centres for asylum seekers that were open at the beginning of 2020 and 2021; the number that were closed during 2020 and to date in 2021; and the final number open by the end of 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [60692/21]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that sought or applied for international protection in Ireland in each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and the number that were granted asylum here in each of the past five years. [60034/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

434. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons that sought or applied for international protection in Ireland in each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and the number that were granted asylum here in each of the past five years. [60034/21]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

433. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of children who sought or applied for international protection in Ireland in each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and the number who were granted asylum here in each of the past five years. [60033/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

433. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of children who sought or applied for international protection in Ireland in each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and the number who were granted asylum here in each of the past five years. [60033/21]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a humanitarian visa under the Irish refugee protection programme for persons (details supplied); and if the application will be expedited in view of the circumstances of the case. [60383/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

389. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a humanitarian visa under the Irish refugee protection programme for persons (details supplied); and if the application will be expedited in view of the circumstances of the case. [60383/21]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 specifically in relation to the issuing of driver licences to applicants for international protection that is, asylum seekers which is currently not permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60362/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2021

184. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 specifically in relation to the issuing of driver licences to applicants for international protection that is, asylum seekers which is currently not permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60362/21]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are made available to refugees arriving in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme; if he expects the Programme to fulfil our commitment to accepting Mediterranean refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59332/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2021

52. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are made available to refugees arriving in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme; if he expects the Programme to fulfil our commitment to accepting Mediterranean refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59332/21]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of Ireland’s acceptance of refugees from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59442/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2021

46. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of Ireland’s acceptance of refugees from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59442/21]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of asylum seekers who have been given own-door accommodation since publication of the White Paper for Ending Direct Provision. [59474/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2021

19. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of asylum seekers who have been given own-door accommodation since publication of the White Paper for Ending Direct Provision. [59474/21]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of overall asylum spaces that have been granted to refugees in Ireland in each of the years from 2015 to date; the average length of time the asylum application takes; and the breakdown of country of origin for successful applications on a yearly basis for the time period specified. [59170/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2021

151. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of overall asylum spaces that have been granted to refugees in Ireland in each of the years from 2015 to date; the average length of time the asylum application takes; and the breakdown of country of origin for successful applications on a yearly basis for the time period specified. [59170/21]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent of a charity's (details supplied) involvement with the Irish Refugee Protection Programme; the overall funding provided to date to the charity for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58813/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

414. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent of a charity's (details supplied) involvement with the Irish Refugee Protection Programme; the overall funding provided to date to the charity for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58813/21]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the scholarship and grant schemes that are currently available to third-level students and for students that are refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58617/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2021

71. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the scholarship and grant schemes that are currently available to third-level students and for students that are refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58617/21]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Afghan nationals who have been granted political asylum here to date since the fall of the democratically-elected Government in Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57872/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2021

152. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Afghan nationals who have been granted political asylum here to date since the fall of the democratically-elected Government in Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57872/21]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way housing will be provided for asylum seekers (details supplied) given the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57098/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2021

442. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way housing will be provided for asylum seekers (details supplied) given the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57098/21]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which an organisation (details supplied) can be encouraged to assist refugees converging on the Baltic states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56781/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which an organisation (details supplied) can be encouraged to assist refugees converging on the Baltic states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56781/21]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he can activate the European Union and the United Nations to address the issue of refugees including women and children currently remaining in life threatening situations on the borders of Poland and the Baltic states; his views on whether it is possible to mount an international campaign to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56778/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he can activate the European Union and the United Nations to address the issue of refugees including women and children currently remaining in life threatening situations on the borders of Poland and the Baltic states; his views on whether it is possible to mount an international campaign to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56778/21]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he can take through the European Union or United Nations to address the refugee crisis in eastern Europe; if these matters can be dealt with at the highest level to ensure the maintenance of basic humanitarian standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56777/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2021

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he can take through the European Union or United Nations to address the refugee crisis in eastern Europe; if these matters can be dealt with at the highest level to ensure the maintenance of basic humanitarian standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56777/21]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

451. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the grants and scholarship schemes which are currently available to third-level students will be further expanded in order to cater for students that are refugees such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56101/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2021

451. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the grants and scholarship schemes which are currently available to third-level students will be further expanded in order to cater for students that are refugees such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56101/21]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures the Government has taken or is prepared to take in order to raise the issue of the plight of refugees who are stranded on the border between Poland and Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56044/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2021

321. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures the Government has taken or is prepared to take in order to raise the issue of the plight of refugees who are stranded on the border between Poland and Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56044/21]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company contracted to run a direct provision centre in Salthill, County Galway has been reported as serving food for asylum seekers in plastic bags; his views on whether this is dehumanising and completely inappropriate given the State funding of such operations; if he will address the matter and the quality of food generally in the centre as a matter of urgency; the status of plans to end the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54920/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2021

177. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company contracted to run a direct provision centre in Salthill, County Galway has been reported as serving food for asylum seekers in plastic bags; his views on whether this is dehumanising and completely inappropriate given the State funding of such operations; if he will address the matter and the quality of food generally in the centre as a matter of urgency; the status of plans to end the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54920/21]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the reason a person (details supplied) was deported under an order signed on 21 September 2010 by the then Minister for Justice; if the reasons they sought asylum were investigated; if their deportation was in any way connected to complaints which led to the closure of a processing centre for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54453/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2021

532. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the reason a person (details supplied) was deported under an order signed on 21 September 2010 by the then Minister for Justice; if the reasons they sought asylum were investigated; if their deportation was in any way connected to complaints which led to the closure of a processing centre for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54453/21]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current position of plans to end direct provision and implement an alternative system that will effectively and humanely process both new applications of asylum and address the backlog of existing cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54112/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2021

482. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current position of plans to end direct provision and implement an alternative system that will effectively and humanely process both new applications of asylum and address the backlog of existing cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54112/21]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the desperate measures that an asylum seeker in County Cork has been driven to in order to secure leave to remain here; if she has met with this person and or the person's family; the interventions or steps she will take to compassionately grant the person leave to remain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52497/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2021

742. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the desperate measures that an asylum seeker in County Cork has been driven to in order to secure leave to remain here; if she has met with this person and or the person's family; the interventions or steps she will take to compassionately grant the person leave to remain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52497/21]

Question· writtenPQ 634asked

634. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the case of a family (details supplied); and if the family will be granted refugee status in Ireland. [52244/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2021

634. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the case of a family (details supplied); and if the family will be granted refugee status in Ireland. [52244/21]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider prioritising applications by Afghans currently in direct provision centres given the difficult and increasingly stressful situation in Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48264/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2021

264. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider prioritising applications by Afghans currently in direct provision centres given the difficult and increasingly stressful situation in Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48264/21]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice the status of the implementation of the changes to the asylum process which were approved by the Government; the details of the delays in the implementation of same; the new timeframe for the implementation of the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48971/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2021

112. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice the status of the implementation of the changes to the asylum process which were approved by the Government; the details of the delays in the implementation of same; the new timeframe for the implementation of the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48971/21]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider allowing asylum seekers to be granted residency after a number of years in the system given the undue delays assessing applications; if she will consider the case of a family (details supplied) for leave to remain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51717/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2021

106. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider allowing asylum seekers to be granted residency after a number of years in the system given the undue delays assessing applications; if she will consider the case of a family (details supplied) for leave to remain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51717/21]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider introducing an amnesty to asylum seekers who are residents in the State over a specific period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51503/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2021

102. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider introducing an amnesty to asylum seekers who are residents in the State over a specific period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51503/21]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

645. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans for the installation of open WiFi access across a centre (details supplied) taking in the homes of those currently going through the asylum process in order that residents, particularly young persons, can more fully utilise the internet in accessing vital supports, services and educational materials; and if not, the reason for not installing this service. [50544/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2021

645. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans for the installation of open WiFi access across a centre (details supplied) taking in the homes of those currently going through the asylum process in order that residents, particularly young persons, can more fully utilise the internet in accessing vital supports, services and educational materials; and if not, the reason for not installing this service. [50544/21]

Question· writtenPQ 640asked

640. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a reply will issue to a person (details supplied) in regard to consideration for the inclusion of his or her daughter in the Irish refugee protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51220/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2021

640. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a reply will issue to a person (details supplied) in regard to consideration for the inclusion of his or her daughter in the Irish refugee protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51220/21]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the current position in respect of the offices which were acquired by her Department in Cork city and county over two years ago to facilitate asylum applications; the reason the facility has not opened; when the premises are likely to be brought into use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48893/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

347. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the current position in respect of the offices which were acquired by her Department in Cork city and county over two years ago to facilitate asylum applications; the reason the facility has not opened; when the premises are likely to be brought into use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48893/21]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement by his Department with children within the asylum system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47517/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

298. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement by his Department with children within the asylum system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47517/21]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of commitments to transfer unaccompanied minors to Ireland as refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48710/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

155. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of commitments to transfer unaccompanied minors to Ireland as refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48710/21]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the assistance he and his Department have provided to date in regard to the vulnerable children and their families fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

119. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the assistance he and his Department have provided to date in regard to the vulnerable children and their families fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/21]

Question· oralPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees from Afghanistan who have been accepted into the IRPP following the seizing of power by the Taliban in August 2021; the background of persons who have been granted permission to come to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48310/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

118. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees from Afghanistan who have been accepted into the IRPP following the seizing of power by the Taliban in August 2021; the background of persons who have been granted permission to come to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48310/21]

Question· oralPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees from Afghanistan that have been accepted into the IRPP following the seizing of power by the Taliban in August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48302/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

115. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees from Afghanistan that have been accepted into the IRPP following the seizing of power by the Taliban in August 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48302/21]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an independent inspection regime of accommodation centres for asylum applicants will be established. [48557/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

107. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an independent inspection regime of accommodation centres for asylum applicants will be established. [48557/21]

Question· oralPQ 105asked

105. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees accepted from Afghanistan since 1 August 2021; the status of the acceptance of refugees from Syria under the Ireland refugee protection programme, IRPP, II; the challenge that exist in taking larger numbers of refugees from both crisis zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48693/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2021

105. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees accepted from Afghanistan since 1 August 2021; the status of the acceptance of refugees from Syria under the Ireland refugee protection programme, IRPP, II; the challenge that exist in taking larger numbers of refugees from both crisis zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48693/21]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to expand the Irish Refugee Protection Programme in order to accept an increased number of refugees from Afghanistan; the engagement he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48562/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2021

87. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to expand the Irish Refugee Protection Programme in order to accept an increased number of refugees from Afghanistan; the engagement he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48562/21]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if she is considering the possibility of introducing an amnesty in respect of asylum seekers who are residents in the State over a specific period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47751/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2021

517. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if she is considering the possibility of introducing an amnesty in respect of asylum seekers who are residents in the State over a specific period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47751/21]

Bill· Public2021/138lapsed

Health (Inspection of Emergency Homeless Accommodation and Asylum Seekers Accommodation) Bill 2021

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2021

Bill entitled an Act to enable the Health Information and Quality Authority to inspect certain emergency homeless residential accommodation in respect of which assistance has been or is being given under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988 by a local authority within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2001, to enable the Health Information and Quality Authority to inspect reception centres and accommodation centres provided for asylum seekers to which the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 230 of 2018) relate, and for those purposes to amend the Health Act 2007 and to provide for related matters.

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