Direct Provision System
Seanad Éireann — 2021-06-22
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Lynn Ruane (IND), University of Dublin

I note the Minister of State indicates the Department does not plan to look at a pilot project. I am a little concerned that we are at the early stage of the tendering process, and such processes can take a long time. I am aware that the Minister of State has said the senior Minister plans to release that tender before the end of the summer. It sounds like there is a tight turnaround on the tendering process. I am aware of a number of different not-for-profit organisations that are ready to go with own-door accommodation and it feels like an awful shame when so many people are living in such cramped, unsuitable conditions while there is an option or alternative in the interim. I ask that the Minister of State communicates this to the Department so it could consider some of those options if there are further delays in the tendering process.

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Sitting date: 2021-06-22