Asylum

146 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or anticipated position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008

146 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or anticipated position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/08]

145 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or anticipated position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008

145 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or anticipated position in relation to an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/08]

143 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21652/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008

143 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21652/08]

142 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21651/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008

142 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21651/08]

140 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21649/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008

140 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected position in relation to an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21649/08]

175 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum applications which have been deemed withdrawn in the past five years due to their failure to inform INIS of their change of address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2008

175 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum applications which have been deemed withdrawn in the past five years due to their failure to inform INIS of their change of address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/08]

423 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21073/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008

423 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21073/08]

417 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for leave to remain by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20996/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008

417 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for leave to remain by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20996/08]

Misbruik subsidiegelden voor de huisvesting van asielzoekers

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 May 2008

Misbruik subsidiegelden voor de huisvesting van asielzoekers

Umgang mit gewalttätigen Asylwerbern

Austria · Federal Council · 21 May 2008

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Umgang mit gewalttätigen Asylwerbern

268 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average total cost to the State to support and keep an asylum seeker per annum [20081/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

268 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average total cost to the State to support and keep an asylum seeker per annum [20081/08]

267 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications before the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20080/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

267 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications before the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20080/08]

266 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff employed in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, respectively; the number of vacant posts in each agency; the steps being taken to fill vacant posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20079/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

266 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff employed in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, respectively; the number of vacant posts in each agency; the steps being taken to fill vacant posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20079/08]

545 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status in the application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19907/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

545 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected status in the application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19907/08]

530 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum applications which have been deemed withdrawn in each year from 2000 inclusive to date in 2008 due to their failure to inform the Irish naturalisation and immigration service of their change of address; the number of such persons who have been issued with an intention to deport notification; the number deported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

530 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum applications which have been deemed withdrawn in each year from 2000 inclusive to date in 2008 due to their failure to inform the Irish naturalisation and immigration service of their change of address; the number of such persons who have been issued with an intention to deport notification; the number deported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/08]

231 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding provided in each of the past seven years for all residential care placements for child care services; the funding for 2008; the corresponding figure for residential placements of separated children seeking asylum; the number of children and family social workers in each year in question and the corresponding figure for those working with separated children seeking asylum; the number of all reports, including child abuse and child welfare, to social work departments in each year in question and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the number which required an initial assessment regarding possible abuse and an initial assessment regarding child welfare in each year and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the number of cases which have been unallocated to social workers in each year and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the number of children in residential care in each year in question and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the corresponding numbers placed in foster care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

231 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding provided in each of the past seven years for all residential care placements for child care services; the funding for 2008; the corresponding figure for residential placements of separated children seeking asylum; the number of children and family social workers in each year in question and the corresponding figure for those working with separated children seeking asylum; the number of all reports, including child abuse and child welfare, to social work departments in each year in question and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the number which required an initial assessment regarding possible abuse and an initial assessment regarding child welfare in each year and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the number of cases which have been unallocated to social workers in each year and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the number of children in residential care in each year in question and the corresponding figure for separated children seeking asylum; the corresponding numbers placed in foster care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/08]

241 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will grant extended or temporary residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19238/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2008

241 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will grant extended or temporary residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19238/08]

238 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 with a view to ensuring that adequate provision is being made to meet their special requirements arising from their health status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19235/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2008

238 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 with a view to ensuring that adequate provision is being made to meet their special requirements arising from their health status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19235/08]

229 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been here for more than seven years and has entered into commitments here, he will be granted extended residency, having particular regard to the fact that the decision to refuse his application for asylum was taken in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19226/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2008

229 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been here for more than seven years and has entered into commitments here, he will be granted extended residency, having particular regard to the fact that the decision to refuse his application for asylum was taken in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19226/08]

204 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 12 February 2008, the country of origin of each person granted subsidiary protection either prior to or since that date; and if he will make a statement on the basis of the decision to grant the application in each case. [19185/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2008

204 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 12 February 2008, the country of origin of each person granted subsidiary protection either prior to or since that date; and if he will make a statement on the basis of the decision to grant the application in each case. [19185/08]

Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 and requesting the Government of Iraq to dedicate $1 billion to address the needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2008

Calls on the governments of the United States and Iraq to work together in easing the suffering of the refugees and internally displaced persons. Suggests that the Iraqi Government significantly augment its contribution to efforts on behalf of this displaced population. Requests that Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki propose in his supplemental budgetary request to the Iraqi Parliament in June 2008 that $1 billion be dedicated to meeting the needs of this community. Requests that the Iraqi Parliament accept this budgetary request.

510 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18668/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2008

510 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18668/08]

509 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18667/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2008

509 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18667/08]

491 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 12 February 2008, the country of origin of each person granted subsidiary protection, either prior to or since that date; and if he will make a statement on the basis of the decision to grant the application in each case. [18131/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2008

491 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 12 February 2008, the country of origin of each person granted subsidiary protection, either prior to or since that date; and if he will make a statement on the basis of the decision to grant the application in each case. [18131/08]

485 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers and persons seeking humanitarian leave to remain, who are currently in receipt of a social welfare payment in addition to their direct provision allowance; if his Department will provide a breakdown by payment type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18631/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2008

485 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers and persons seeking humanitarian leave to remain, who are currently in receipt of a social welfare payment in addition to their direct provision allowance; if his Department will provide a breakdown by payment type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18631/08]

546 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [17886/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

546 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [17886/08]

535 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17812/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

535 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17812/08]

500 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the application for political asylum made on 3 December 2001 by a person (details supplied) has not been decided; when it will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

500 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the application for political asylum made on 3 December 2001 by a person (details supplied) has not been decided; when it will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/08]

261 Deputy Barry Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons in eastern Chad in view of anticipated shortages in food aid ahead of June 2008 when it is anticipated that roads will become impassable due to seasonal flooding. [17587/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

261 Deputy Barry Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons in eastern Chad in view of anticipated shortages in food aid ahead of June 2008 when it is anticipated that roads will become impassable due to seasonal flooding. [17587/08]

260 Deputy Barry Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the application for refugee status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17586/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

260 Deputy Barry Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the application for refugee status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17586/08]

Lance Corporal Jose Gutierrez Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2008

States that any person who served honorably as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (Armed Forces) in support of contingency operations shall be eligible for naturalization as if the person had served during a period of presidentially-designated military hostilities. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the period for filing a naturalization application after completion of eligible military service. Eliminates conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses (and sons or daughters) who are members or veterans of the Armed Forces. Sets forth factors to be considered in initiating removal proceedings against active duty members of the Armed Forces or veterans. Prohibits removal of an alien who is a member or veteran of the Armed Forces based upon: (1) illegal reentry; (2) expedited removal for commission of certain crimes; or (3) inspection for admissions or asylum. Exempts from specified grounds of inadmissibility or deportation an alien who is a member or veteran of the Armed Forces or an alien who is the spouse, child, son, daughter, parent, or minor sibling of a member serving in the Armed Forces. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to waive other grounds (with specified exceptions) for such removal. Sets forth waiver factors. Exempts from worldwide immigrant visa numerical limitations an alien who is eligible for a family-sponsored immigrant visa and is either the spouse or child of a permanent resident alien who is serving in the Armed Forces. Directs the Secretary to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who is a parent, spouse, child, son or daughter, or minor sibling of a citizen or person eligible for naturalization through military service who is serving or has served in the Armed Forces during specified periods of hostilities. Permits posthumous benefits under specified circumstances. Waives certain grounds of inadmissibility.

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 6 May 2008.#European Parliament v Council of the European Union.#Action for annulment - Common policy on asylum - Directive 2005/85/EC - Procedures in Member States for granting and withdrawing refugee status - Safe countries of origin - European safe third countries - Minimum common lists - Procedure for adopting or amending the minimum common lists - Article 67(1) and first indent of Article 67(5) EC - No power.#Case C-133/06.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 May 2008

NO DIRECTION HOME: AN NGO PERSPECTIVE ON IRAQI REFUGEES AND IDPs

United States · United States House of Representatives · 1 May 2008

187 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 522 of 17 April 2008 and noting the serious consequences and threat to life of the person (details supplied) in County Cork, if he will further review the circumstances in the case having particular regard to the fact that their case was the subject of judicial review which found in favour of the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17120/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

187 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 522 of 17 April 2008 and noting the serious consequences and threat to life of the person (details supplied) in County Cork, if he will further review the circumstances in the case having particular regard to the fact that their case was the subject of judicial review which found in favour of the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17120/08]

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will authorise a transfer to alternative accommodation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17113/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will authorise a transfer to alternative accommodation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17113/08]

157 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17086/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

157 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17086/08]

151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17080/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17080/08]

150 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17079/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2008

150 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17079/08]

168 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16897/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2008

168 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16897/08]

160 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to or if he will inquire, of the Reception and Integration Agency, the details of the case of a person (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure that warning letters, when withdrawn, are deleted from a resident’s file; when the person will be returned to the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16780/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2008

160 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to or if he will inquire, of the Reception and Integration Agency, the details of the case of a person (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure that warning letters, when withdrawn, are deleted from a resident’s file; when the person will be returned to the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16780/08]

158 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views of the German Government’s proposal to look favourably on Iraqi Christians applying for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16872/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2008

158 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views of the German Government’s proposal to look favourably on Iraqi Christians applying for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16872/08]

157 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the response he gave to the mass application by Iraqi Chaldean Christians for asylum here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16871/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2008

157 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the response he gave to the mass application by Iraqi Chaldean Christians for asylum here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16871/08]

447 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that elected representatives have been prevented from meeting residents or the residents committee of a centre (details supplied) in County Waterford on the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16598/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

447 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that elected representatives have been prevented from meeting residents or the residents committee of a centre (details supplied) in County Waterford on the premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16598/08]

445 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the companies and their beneficial owners currently engaged and tasked with the management of the centres run on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16596/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

445 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the companies and their beneficial owners currently engaged and tasked with the management of the centres run on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16596/08]

444 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent on each centre run by the Reception and Integration Agency each year for the past five years; the number of residents in each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16595/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

444 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent on each centre run by the Reception and Integration Agency each year for the past five years; the number of residents in each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16595/08]

442 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the minimum space and housing requirements per person when the Reception and Integration Agency is selecting centres to house asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16593/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

442 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the minimum space and housing requirements per person when the Reception and Integration Agency is selecting centres to house asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16593/08]

449 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a list of organisations, representatives who can act as advocates for residents of direct provision centres in their dealings with the management companies or staff when making a complaint or raising concerns regarding the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16600/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

449 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a list of organisations, representatives who can act as advocates for residents of direct provision centres in their dealings with the management companies or staff when making a complaint or raising concerns regarding the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16600/08]

448 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of appeals received regarding the conditions of the direct provision centres, the treatment by staff, the food quality, the lack of facilities and so on by the Reception and Integration Agency in the past five years; the number that were upheld; and the number refused. [16599/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

448 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of appeals received regarding the conditions of the direct provision centres, the treatment by staff, the food quality, the lack of facilities and so on by the Reception and Integration Agency in the past five years; the number that were upheld; and the number refused. [16599/08]

446 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on setting up an independent appeals process for residents of centres run on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency who are in conflict or who have complaints against the management company or their staff. [16597/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

446 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on setting up an independent appeals process for residents of centres run on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency who are in conflict or who have complaints against the management company or their staff. [16597/08]

443 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of residents committees that are recognised and meet on a regular basis in the centres operated on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16594/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

443 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of residents committees that are recognised and meet on a regular basis in the centres operated on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16594/08]