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Michael Collins Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Justice
395. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any portion of the associated land at a location (details supplied) is intended for use in developing modular homes or additional accommodation blocks in future; and if consultation has taken place with South Dublin County Council or other planning authorities regarding land-use. [53086/25]
Michael Collins Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Justice
396. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Comptroller & Auditor General or an independent external auditor has reviewed the value-for-money assessment underpinning the €148m purchase of a facility (details supplied); and to publish the detailed methodology used to support the claim that the purchase price will be recouped within four years.; and if he will make …
Michael Collins Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Justice
397. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if legal advice was sought from the Attorney General in relation to proceeding with the use of facilities (details supplied) without planning permission; and whether any monitoring mechanism has been put in place to ensure that the exempted development provisions of S.I. 605 of 2022 and S.I. 376 of 2023 are properly applied in this…
Michael Collins Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Justice
398. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given that 134 submissions were received under the 2024 Expression of Interest process for potential international protection accommodation, the reason the purchase of facilities (details supplied) proceeded before assessments of these submissions were completed; and if this indicates that the decision to purchase the facilities wa…
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
103. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of all individuals, community groups, elected representatives, NGOs, or other stakeholders met by his Department’s community engagement team in relation to the use of locations (details supplied) for international protection accommodation since January 2021; and the dates and locations of such meetings. [50551/25…
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
104. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide monthly data on the occupancy of a location (details supplied) since December 2021, showing maximum and average occupancy figures, categories of residents accommodated for example international protection applicants and beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine; the details of services provided onsite; the numbe…
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
105. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of responses received to the expression of interest issued in or around May 2024 regarding the acquisition, lease, or use of properties for International protection accommodation; if locations (details supplied) were referenced in any such responses; and to provide a list of general geographic areas of properties propose…
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
106. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to publish or place in the Oireachtas Library the current contracts or service-level agreements governing the use of locations (details supplied) for International protection accommodation; the clauses which exist within these agreements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements including planning permission, fire safety cer…
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
107. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the timelines, assessments, or consultations relating to the decision to make the use of locations (details supplied) for International protection accommodation permanent, and the intended use of associated land included in the purchase; and if the Government will commit that no additional buildings will be developed on …
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
108. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any value for money assessments or independent evaluations have been conducted in relation to the State’s purchase of a location (details supplied); and if he will publish the results. [50556/25]
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
109. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the use on local services including schools, healthcare, and transport of a facility (details supplied); and if he will provide copies of the assessments. [50557/25]
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
110. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the inspections which have been carried out by independent bodies such as fire services, local authorities, or HIQA in relation to the use of a facilities (details supplied) as accommodation; and to publish the findings. [50558/25]
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
111. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of Garda vetting and training requirements for staff working at facilities (details supplied); and if audits have been carried out to ensure compliance. [50559/25]
Michael Collins Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Justice
112. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the legal basis on which the use of locations (details supplied) proceeded without planning permission or exemption being sought; and if his Department accepts that this sets a precedent for future developments [50560/25]
Michael Collins Written 13 Feb 2025 · to Justice
249. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice to review the case of a person (details supplied) with a pending visa renewal. [5275/25]
Michael Collins Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Justice
836. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice the steps a person (details supplied) can take to register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3337/25]
Michael Collins Written 22 Jan 2025 · to Justice
990. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice to detail the citizenship entitlements of a person (details supplied) and the alternatives to citizenship if that is not available. [1128/25]
Michael Collins Written 22 Jan 2025 · to Justice
991. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice when the permit for a person (details supplied) will be issued. [1130/25]