2127. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to specify, for each international protection accommodation service centre operating, the total resident capacity; the current occupancy level; the number of healthcare staff assigned to the centre; the ratio of healthcare staff to residents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42888/26]
Topics / International Protection
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsInternational Protection
1,252 questions from 100 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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1,243 written, 9 oral
100
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| March 2025 | 26 |
| April 2025 | 73 |
| May 2025 | 78 |
| June 2025 | 33 |
| July 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 39 |
| October 2026 | 48 |
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2128. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to specify, for each international protection accommodation service centre, the number of healthcare staff that are directly employed by the HSE; the number that are agency staff; the number that are employed through NGOs, charities, or private contractors; the names of any contracted healthcare providers operating within IPAS centres; and if she will make a stat…
2129. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to provide the annual cost to the State of healthcare provision within international protection accommodation service centres for the years 2023, 2024, and to date in 2026, including GP services, nursing services, agency staffing costs, mental health supports, interpretation services, and emergency response arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the ma…
2130. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if any international protection accommodation service centres operate without access to regular on-site healthcare provision; if so, the alternative arrangements in place for residents requiring medical assessment or treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42891/26]
2131. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if healthcare staffing standards, minimum staffing ratios, or clinical governance requirements apply to international protection accommodation service accommodation centres; to provide details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42892/26]
2132. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has conducted a review regarding healthcare staffing adequacy within international protection accommodation service, continuity of care, reliance on agency staffing, or emergency medical response capability within large accommodation centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42893/26]
2133. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total amount spent on agency healthcare staffing within the international protection accommodation service in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42894/26]
2134. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department intends to publish a national overview of healthcare provision, staffing levels, and associated costs within international protection accommodation service accommodation centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42895/26]
428. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of all International Protection Accommodation Service centres operating in the State which have an on-site medical room, clinic, or healthcare facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40825/26]
429. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to specify, for each International Protection Accommodation Service centre with on-site healthcare provision, the type of healthcare services provided; if the service includes GP, nursing, healthcare assistant, mental health, or emergency response provision; the days and hours of operation; if healthcare staff are physically present on…
430. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to specify, for each International Protection Accommodation Service centre operating, the total resident capacity; the current occupancy level; the number of healthcare staff assigned to the centre; and the ratio of healthcare staff to residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40827/26]
431. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to specify, for each International Protection Accommodation Service centre, how many healthcare staff are directly employed by the HSE; the number that are agency staff; the number that are employed through NGOs, charities, or private contractors; the names of any contracted healthcare providers operating within IPAS centres; and if he…
432. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the annual cost to the State of healthcare provision within International Protection Accommodation Service centres for the years 2023, 2024, and to date in 2026, including GP services, nursing services, agency staffing costs, mental health supports, interpretation services, and emergency response arrangements; and if he will…
433. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any International Protection Accommodation Service centres operate without access to regular on-site healthcare provision; if so, the alternative arrangements in place for residents requiring medical assessment or treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40830/26]
434. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if healthcare staffing standards, minimum staffing ratios, or clinical governance requirements apply to International Protection Accommodation Service accommodation centres; to provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40831/26]
435. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department or the HSE has conducted a review regarding healthcare staffing adequacy within International Protection Accommodation Service centres, continuity of care, reliance on agency staffing, or emergency medical response capability within large accommodation centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40832/26]
436. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amount spent on agency healthcare staffing within International Protection Accommodation Service accommodation centres in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40833/26]
437. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department intends to publish a national overview of healthcare provision, staffing levels, and associated costs within International Protection Accommodation Service accommodation centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40834/26]
154. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40628/26]
775. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the projected taxpayer cost of modular accommodation units for international protection applicants in 2026 and 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38955/26]
780. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific supports and protections that will remain available for vulnerable beneficiaries of temporary protection, including persons with disabilities, older persons, families with young children and those unable to access independent accommodation, in the event of any phased withdrawal of State-funded accommodation supports; an…
790. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of failed international protection applicants currently remaining in the State with appeals or judicial reviews pending; the annual cost of accommodation and supports for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38958/26]
793. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated annual cost to the Exchequer of supports and accommodations for international protection applicants in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38961/26]
815. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, in connection with the State's use, acquisition or operation of a centre (details supplied), any issues have arisen regarding access rights, legal title, easements, wayleaves, licences, council-owned access strips, public road status, Roads Act procedures, or Section 183 disposals relating to lands or roads serving the ca…
816. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Office of Public Works (OPW) has carried out, commissioned, received or relied upon any due diligence concerning title, mapping, access arrangements, easements, wayleaves, road status, Section 183 procedures,
Roads Act compliance, or land transfers in relation to a centre (details supplied) since 1 January 2023;…