International Protection

1241. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if persons from Ukraine residing in Ireland under temporary protection who have entered employment remain eligible for full state-provided accommodation and associated supports; the criteria applied to determine continued eligibility where income is being earned; the total cost to the Exchequer to date; and if he w…

1242. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the Government’s plans to review the current temporary protection arrangements for persons from Ukraine; the timeframe for proposed changes; the length of time the State plans to continue funding full accommodation and related supports at current levels, given the cost to the taxpayer; and if he will make a stateme…

1243. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department conducts any oversight, audit, or verification of eligibility for State-provided accommodation and supports for persons from Ukraine residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive, particularly where individuals have entered employment; and if he will provide details of any reviews, …

1249. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his current plans, or plans in development, for an IPAS centre, a temporary accommodation centre or any other accommodation centre at a location (details supplied). [57730/25]

1250. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for housing if he or his Department have received any expression of interest from a business or individual in terms of the State entering into a contract regarding a location (details supplied). [57731/25]

1251. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his department have entered into contract current or future with any business regarding a location (details supplied). [57732/25]

1262. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total period in which a company (details supplied) was utilised for accommodation for IPAS and/or beneficiaries of TPD; the total cost of this contract; if full payment has been made by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58003/25]

1283. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58442/25]

1287. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of minors currently residing in the IPAS centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58540/25]

1291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to purchase a facility (details supplied) for use as IPAS accommodation; the number that may be accommodated if the complex is purchased; and if he plans to engage with the local community about future plans for this facility. [58830/25]

1293. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the level, occurrence and frequency of engagement with listed stakeholders regarding a facility (details supplied) [58854/25]

1294. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has access to airline databases to monitor the departure of Ukrainians who were in temporary protection and who have decided to leave the State; if he will provide details of such movements between 1 January 2024 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58857/25]

1298. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm if the vast majority of Somali nationals living in Ireland that have been granted international protection have previously been resident in Sweden, with many having Swedish citizenship; if he will accept that this constitutes an abuse of the international protection process; and if he will make a stateme…

1301. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide for the inclusion of local TDs in the community-engagement process regarding the establishment of IPAS and Refugee/Asylum Centres, close to their constituencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58890/25]

1302. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the community organisations which have been engaged with by the community engagement team in respect of a facility (details supplied). [58891/25]

1303. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps which are being taken to provide ongoing security at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58892/25]

1308. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of companies which have applied not to be named in the quarterly publication list of IPAS contracts in each of the past three years and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58919/25]

1309. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of all contracts that companies (details supplied) have or have had with his Department for the provision of IPAS accommodation or accommodation for Ukrainians since 2022, including when each contract commenced; the number of beds being provided; when each contract is due to expire; the amount paid on e…

1317. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if IPAS centres are subject to the same notification and consultation requirements as other developments under the Planning Acts (details supplied). [59209/25]

1321. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if IPAS centres are subject to the same notification and consultation requirements as other developments under the Planning and Development Acts 2000 and 2025 and Planning and Development Acts 2024 and 2025. [59233/25]

1322. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of the applicable provisions of the Integration and Reception (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. No. 159 of 2025), if an environmental impact assessment, or an appropriate assessment of the then proposed development, as required by section 4(4) of the Plann…

1333. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the qualifications, training, and regulatory oversight which will apply to individuals appointed as legal counsellors under the International Protection Bill 2025, given concerns that permitting non-qualified personnel to advise applicants could undermine legal privilege and fair procedures, as highlighted by the B…

1334. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on introducing provisions to guarantee continued access to healthcare for international protection applicants who are subject to deportation orders or accommodation transfers, particularly to maintain life-sustaining medication and continuity of care, as recommended by a charity (details supplied). [59492…

1363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if persons residing in Ireland under international protection or temporary protection who are convicted of a crime and sentenced to a custodial term are entitled to continue residing in the State once the sentence has been served; the legal basis for this entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …

1364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if persons under international protection or temporary protection who are serving custodial sentences are allowed to continue processing their applications to remain in the State while in prison; if any measures are in place to facilitate access to documentation, interviews, or legal representation; and if he will …