The State provides international protection accommodation in over 320 centres nationwide. In all instances where the Department holds a contract with an international protection accommodation provider, the onus is on the provider to ensure all activities at the property are within legal and regulatory limits, including health and safety, fire, planning and building compliance.
Any ongoing matters relating to fire, building or planning regulations remain between the Local Authority and the provider.
The Department is currently engaging with the accommodation provider referred to and working to resolve this matter. This is being done in conjunction with the relevant Local Authority.