Asylum

NHS Low Income Scheme: Asylum

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many individuals recorded as asylum seekers were in receipt of a valid HC2 certificate on the latest date for which data is available.

NHS Low Income Scheme: Asylum

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what nationality data is held for individuals recorded as asylum seekers in receipt of a valid HC2 certificate.

NHS Low Income Scheme: Asylum

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the cost to the NHS was of treatment provided to individuals recorded as asylum seekers who held a valid HC2 certificate in each year since 2020.

NHS Low Income Scheme: Refugees

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many individuals with refugee status were in receipt of a valid HC2 certificate on the latest date for which data is available.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the current expected date is for Site A at MoD Bicester to become operational as asylum accommodation.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the current expected date is for Site A at MoD Bicester to become operational as asylum accommodation.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procurement activity has been undertaken in relation to the potential operation of asylum accommodation at Site A at MoD Bicester.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procurement activity has been undertaken in relation to the potential operation of asylum accommodation at Site A at MoD Bicester.

Asylum: Overseas Students

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who claimed asylum in the UK in each of the last five years had previously held a Student visa, by sponsoring institution.

Brief van de ministers van Asiel en Migratie en van Justitie en Veiligheid over geweld tegen christenen en andere minderheden in azc’s (Nd.nl, 4 september 2026)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 September 2026

Brief van de ministers van Asiel en Migratie en van Justitie en Veiligheid over geweld tegen christenen en andere minderheden in azc’s (Nd.nl, 4 september 2026)

2567. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any flexibility that can be applied for the requirement to have an active third country visa under the process for Afghan citizens (details supplied) applying under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62857/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2567. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any flexibility that can be applied for the requirement to have an active third country visa under the process for Afghan citizens (details supplied) applying under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62857/26]

2557. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of outgoing transfer requests made to Italy and Greece under Regulation (EU) No. 604/2013 in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number accepted, refused and completed; the reasons accepted transfers were not completed; the action being taken where transfers cannot be carried out; whether Article 3(2) or relevant provisions of the EU Asylum and Migration Management Regulation have been considered in such cases, by country and year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63381/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2557. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of outgoing transfer requests made to Italy and Greece under Regulation (EU) No. 604/2013 in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number accepted, refused and completed; the reasons accepted transfers were not completed; the action being taken where transfers cannot be carried out; whether Article 3(2) or relevant provisions of the EU Asylum and Migration Management Regulation have been considered in such cases, by country and year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63381/26]

2525. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost of all removal and charter flight operations conducted on grounds of criminality up to the end of July 2026, including operations for which invoicing was previously described as incomplete; and the amount reclaimed or expected to be reclaimed under the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. [63167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2525. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost of all removal and charter flight operations conducted on grounds of criminality up to the end of July 2026, including operations for which invoicing was previously described as incomplete; and the amount reclaimed or expected to be reclaimed under the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. [63167/26]

2416. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants for international protection in the State, by year for each of the past ten years, who were identified as having previously sought asylum or international protection in the United Kingdom, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2416. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants for international protection in the State, by year for each of the past ten years, who were identified as having previously sought asylum or international protection in the United Kingdom, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62222/26]

2414. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of occasions in each of the past ten years, by year, that the International Protection Office, the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, An Garda Síochána or any other State agency sought information from the authorities in the United Kingdom to establish whether an applicant for international protection in the State had previously made an asylum or international protection application in the United Kingdom; the number of cases such enquiries confirmed a previous UK application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62227/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2414. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of occasions in each of the past ten years, by year, that the International Protection Office, the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, An Garda Síochána or any other State agency sought information from the authorities in the United Kingdom to establish whether an applicant for international protection in the State had previously made an asylum or international protection application in the United Kingdom; the number of cases such enquiries confirmed a previous UK application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62227/26]

2347. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026, biometric testing can be carried out in a location or by a body other than a diplomatic mission, such as a company (details supplied), who carried out this work on behalf of Ireland and other EU nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59950/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2347. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026, biometric testing can be carried out in a location or by a body other than a diplomatic mission, such as a company (details supplied), who carried out this work on behalf of Ireland and other EU nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59950/26]

2346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the facilities that he has put in place to carry out biometric testing in third countries for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59708/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the facilities that he has put in place to carry out biometric testing in third countries for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59708/26]

2265. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the anticipated impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on Ireland's border control, immigration screening and security procedures; the preparations being undertaken for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60638/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2265. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the anticipated impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on Ireland's border control, immigration screening and security procedures; the preparations being undertaken for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60638/26]

2157. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the application made under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the specific concerns related to the amended qualifying criteria for this programme and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60014/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2157. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the application made under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the specific concerns related to the amended qualifying criteria for this programme and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60014/26]

2156. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the application made under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the specific concerns related to the amended qualifying criteria for this programme and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59994/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2156. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the application made under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the specific concerns related to the amended qualifying criteria for this programme and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59994/26]

2152. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026, biometric testing can be carried out in a location or by a body other than a diplomatic mission, such as a company (details supplied), who carried out this work on behalf of Ireland and other EU nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2152. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026, biometric testing can be carried out in a location or by a body other than a diplomatic mission, such as a company (details supplied), who carried out this work on behalf of Ireland and other EU nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59951/26]

2149. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the updated requirements under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (details supplied); if there is any flexibility in this regard and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2149. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the updated requirements under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (details supplied); if there is any flexibility in this regard and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59898/26]

2148. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the effect of deeming certain third countries as ineligible under the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; if it will mean persons in those third countries will not gain admission into the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; if it also means that only people in the third countries deemed eligible (details supplied) will be admitted under this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59866/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2148. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the effect of deeming certain third countries as ineligible under the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; if it will mean persons in those third countries will not gain admission into the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; if it also means that only people in the third countries deemed eligible (details supplied) will be admitted under this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59866/26]

2147. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the considerations he has given regarding the eligibility of Pakistan for inclusion in the biometric testing process for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59861/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2147. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the considerations he has given regarding the eligibility of Pakistan for inclusion in the biometric testing process for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59861/26]

2146. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason each country (details supplied) is considered ineligible for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59857/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2146. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason each country (details supplied) is considered ineligible for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59857/26]

2145. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes that have occurred since the implementation of the EU Migration Asylum Pact on 12 June 2026, in relation to the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59856/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2145. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes that have occurred since the implementation of the EU Migration Asylum Pact on 12 June 2026, in relation to the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59856/26]

2137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the facilities that he has put in place to carry out biometric testing in third countries for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the facilities that he has put in place to carry out biometric testing in third countries for the purposes of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59675/26]

2133. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the required biometric data for the purposes of qualifying for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2133. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the required biometric data for the purposes of qualifying for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59668/26]

2132. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an exhaustive list of countries that are both eligible and ineligible for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; the basis for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2132. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an exhaustive list of countries that are both eligible and ineligible for the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026; the basis for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59666/26]

2131. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026, the decisions that have been made regarding what persons will be admitted under this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59662/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2131. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2026, the decisions that have been made regarding what persons will be admitted under this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59662/26]

Die sofortige Einstellung jeglicher Integrationsförderung und staatlich finanzierter Integrationsmaßnahmen bei Straffälligkeit von Migranten

Austria · National Council · 4 September 2026

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ricarda Berger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend die sofortige Einstellung jeglicher Integrationsförderung und staatlich finanzierter Integrationsmaßnahmen bei Straffälligkeit von Migranten

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she considers the current number of asylum seekers supported in the North West to constitute a proportionate share of the national asylum accommodation burden.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she considers the current number of asylum seekers supported in the North West to constitute a proportionate share of the national asylum accommodation burden.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer to question 22623 of 4 September 2026 on Asylum: North West, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of accommodation providers having concentrated procurement acti

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer to question 22623 of 4 September 2026 on Asylum: North West, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of accommodation providers having concentrated procurement acti

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria her Department uses to determine which hotels accommodating asylum seekers will be closed and (ii) the order in which those hotels will be closed.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria her Department uses to determine which hotels accommodating asylum seekers will be closed and (ii) the order in which those hotels will be closed.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency will be included in the next round of asylum hotel closures.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency will be included in the next round of asylum hotel closures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has plans to cease using the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency to accommodate asylum seekers by the end of 2026.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has plans to cease using the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency to accommodate asylum seekers by the end of 2026.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average monthly cost was of accommodating asylum seekers at the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency in the last 12 months.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average monthly cost was of accommodating asylum seekers at the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency in the last 12 months.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers are currently accommodated at the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers are currently accommodated at the Copthorne Hotel in East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the potential financial impact of applying the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts service credit regime to (a) hotels, (b) MDP Wethersfield and (c) Napier Barrack

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the potential financial impact of applying the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts service credit regime to (a) hotels, (b) MDP Wethersfield and (c) Napier Barrack

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of people currently accommodated under sections 95, 98 or 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (a) entered the UK on a work, study or visitor visa and subsequently claimed asylum,

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of people currently accommodated under sections 95, 98 or 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (a) entered the UK on a work, study or visitor visa and subsequently claimed asylum,

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Specified Purposes Related to Policing) Regulations 2026

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 September 2026

Asylum: Transport

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what modes of transport are used to transfer asylum seekers between accommodation sites within the UK; and what expenditure was incurred on (a) air transport, (b) rail transport, (c) coach transport,

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government plans to make changes to the dispersal system for asylum seekers to different local authority areas.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government plans to make changes to the dispersal system for asylum seekers to different local authority areas.

Asylum: East Midlands

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what financial support and infrastructure funding her Department is providing to local authorities in the East Midlands to manage the ongoing transition out of hotel use for asylum seekers.

Asylum and Foreign Nationals: Republic of Ireland

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of foreign nationals or asylum seekers travelling to the Republic of Ireland from the UK.

Asylum and Foreign Nationals: Republic of Ireland

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of foreign nationals or asylum seekers travelling from the Republic of Ireland to the UK.

Zimbabwe: Refugees

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wood of Anfield on 27 July (HL1989), whether they will commence the recording by data fields of (1) the nationality of asylum seekers, (2) how they entered or came to be in the United

Zimbabwe: Refugees

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wood of Anfield on 27 July 2026 (HL1989), what were the numbers of claims taken from such systems (1) in the previous three years, and (2) to date in the current year.

Asylum: Northern Ireland

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers have been removed from Northern Ireland in the past three years; whether the Government possess confirmations of their departure from the United Kingdom and return to another state; and how many such

Visas: Asylum

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the latest visa and asylum statistics relating to (1) Cameroon, (2) Afghanistan, (3) Myanmar, and (4) Sudan.

Asylum: Fees and Charges

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing a requirement for refugees to repay asylum support costs.

Immigration and Asylum Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to table amendments to the Immigration and Asylum Bill; and if so, to which clauses and to what effect.