Direct Provision System
Seanad Éireann — 2021-06-14
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Anne Rabbitte (FF), Galway East

I thank the Senator for again articulating the lack of communication between IPAS and the residents, including a lack of response to his emails. I will take all of this to the Minister, as I am deputising for him today. I will ask the Minister to engage directly with the Senator and have the conversation about what systems are being put in place for that direct communication.
I have also heard about the six families with young people heading to do their junior certificate and they have made bonds of friendship in the school. It is a broader element that must be considered and a conversation must take place on that as well. I will tell the Minister about this exactly. I have no doubt I understand precisely why the schools have contacted the Senator. I apologise to the families for the lack of communication and when I take this to the Minister, perhaps we will rectify the position because of today's discussion.

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Sitting date: 2021-06-14