International Protection

296. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice to outline the current number of residents at a facility (details supplied); to outline the maximum capacity that could be located here if the complex was to be purchased by the Department or agencies; to indicate the average number of individuals to a room in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27785/…

297. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice the supports in place to ensure proper integration and community safety in relation to a facility (details supplied); the way in which these could be enhanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27786/25]

298. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice the measures in place to alleviate the strain on local services in an area and the additional services that will be provided should the State purchase the complex (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27787/25]

299. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice if he will commit to a process of improved engagement and information sharing with residents in relation to plans to increase numbers at the IPAS Centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27788/25]

316. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice in tabular form the number of no shows at each stage of the international protection system in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28345/25]

317. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if he has carried out any review of the suitability of a premises (details supplied) to provide IPAS accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28348/25]

318. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice to outline each step of the process of adjudicating the suitability of a company to provide IPAS accommodation; how this is determined if the company has been newly formed and has no previous track record in the provision of such accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28349/25]

319. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice to provide details for each incident in the past five years where a company that had not had previous track record in the provision of asylum accommodation was a given contract to do so including the amount which they were paid in their first contract, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28350/25]

320. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of IPAS accommodation centres that are located in residential houses with less than five bedrooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28351/25]

321. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the details of all IPAS accommodation contracts that were terminated in the past five years and the reason for the termination, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28352/25]

322. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to establish a fund to protect and establish 2500 hectares, and acres, of native woodlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28021/25]

414. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will confirm reports that IPAS applicants/those who have received permission to stay are being granted vouchers (details supplied) to the value of €180 per week on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/25]

474. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the plans his Department has for a facility (details supplied) [27594/25]

475. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the criteria and processes being used to assess the suitability of a facility (details supplied) for use as an IPAS centre. [27595/25]

476. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the involvement of local community groups, residents, local politicians, and Mayo Deputies in relation to the suitability assessment for a facility (details supplied) [27596/25]

477. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to confirm the projected capacity of a facility (details supplied) to accommodate international protection applicants. [27597/25]

478. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice if an impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate the effects of establishing an IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo; and if the findings will be published. [27598/25]

479. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to outline any agreements or contractual arrangements made with the developer for the redevelopment and operation of the property in the Ballina area of County Mayo as temporary accommodation for international protection applicants. [27599/25]

480. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the way in which his Department is coordinating with Mayo County Council and other relevant authorities to ensure the property in the Ballina area of County Mayo meets all necessary standards and regulations for its proposed use. [27600/25]

481. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to provide a timeline for the decision-making process, and if approved, the expected timeline for the opening of the IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo. [27601/25]

483. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Justice if his Department has received an offer to build an International Protection Accommodation Services at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27658/25]

484. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Justice if his Department is considering purchasing private properties to facilitate International Protection Accommodation Services applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27659/25]

485. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Justice if his Department would consider offering an International Protection Accommodation Services contract to an individual who intends to house individuals in accommodation that has violated planning laws; the protocols in place to ensure this does not happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27660/25]

489. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice to supply the annual number of US citizens who have sought international protection in Ireland every year from 2010 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27711/25]

490. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice if IPAS has entered into a contract with a hotel (details supplied); and if so, to set out the details of the contract and his Department’s plans to engage with the local community on these plans. [27715/25]