International Protection

743. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the references to Irish cultural norms, including in relation to interactions with women and children in public and activities considered antisocial behaviour are contained in the current edition of the IPAS Resident Handbook; when an update is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61286…

744. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any classes or exams in relation to Irish cultural norms, including in relation to interactions with women and children in public and activities considered antisocial behaviour have taken place at the Citywest Hotel site, or are scheduled in the near future; if there are any locations where such trainin…

751. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address issues relating to an accommodation centre contracted to IPAS (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61422/25]

764. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the obstacles or challenges identified to him regarding implementing a contribution charging model for IPAS residents in employment or self-employment; his plans to pursue the charging model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61614/25]

775. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure that the normal operation of a local restaurant (details supplied) can resume; if his Department has had any engagement with the business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61753/25]

782. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 1309 of 4 November 2025, the reason that two contracts with a company (details supplied) were terminated in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61853/25]

960. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the HSE costs attributable to international protection applicants, by service that is GP/primary care (including GP visit cards), pharmacy/medicines, public health (screening, vaccination), emergency department, inpatient and outpatient activity, mental-health services, dental, interpreting and any per-applicant or per-episode cost estimates u…

301. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons and family units who have availed of the enhanced voluntary return scheme since its introduction on 28 September 2025, by nationality, family composition, and stage of the international protection process at which they opted for return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60767/25]

302. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the safeguards in place to ensure that offers under the enhanced voluntary return scheme are not coercive in nature; the consultations or feedback received from non-governmental organisations, including organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60768/25]

303. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure to date on the enhanced voluntary return scheme, including payments to participants and administrative costs incurred through the International Organization for Migration; the projected full-year cost if current uptake levels continue; and the alternative policy measures under consideration if …

311. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for information on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60841/25]

312. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans for the reopening of facilities at a location (details supplied) for the use of the local community relying on the services; if a date is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60890/25]

141. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people living in IPAS accommodation with status, broken down by county, and by nationality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60255/25]

142. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of successful move-ons of people with status from IPAS accommodation to date in 2025; his Department’s definition of a successful move-on; the follow-up that is carried out on those who have moved-on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60256/25]

143. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the number of IPAS accommodation centres under HIQAs remit has fallen from 51 to 35 centres; which centres are now under HIQAs remit; if there are plans to expand HIQA's remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60257/25]

144. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of inspections of IPAS centres not under HIQA's remit have been carried out by an independent inspectorate to date in 2025; the number of centres covered by those inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60258/25]

148. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of international protection applications made by nationals of Brazil, Georgia and India in the months of June to October 2025; the median processing times of those applications to first instance and appeal; the number of those applicants who have received a vulnerability assessment; and if he will make a …

1091. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the statutory basis upon which S.I. No. 376 of 2023 was made; and if the Attorney General advised that the regulation complied with Article 15.2.1° of the Constitution. [59208/25]

1097. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department (details supplied) ever consulted with the former Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth prior to making the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4…

1098. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the precise legal and factual basis upon which the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023) were made; the submissions received and by whom on …

1099. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department (details supplied) ever took legal advice from the Attorney General prior to making the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023); and if…

1116. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has conducted or commissioned any review of the operation or impacts of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023), which removed the requirement for planning permission for certain developments providing accommodation for persons seeking…

1117. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has sought or obtained legal advice on whether the exemption from normal planning procedures for accommodation centres for international protection applicants is compatible with Ireland’s obligations under the UNECE Aarhus Convention, particularly regarding the public’s right to information and…

1119. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has held any consultations with the Department of Children, Equality and Disability regarding the planning status, safety certification or long-term use of buildings converted to accommodate persons seeking international protection under the 2023 exempted development regulations; and if he will…

1120. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to bring forward amending legislation to ensure that the development or material change of use of any structure or land for the accommodation of international protection applicants shall be subject to the normal planning process under the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a sta…