Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
968. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will consider a number of points raised (details supplied) in relation to the sale of a property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2739/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI thank the Deputy for his question.
In May 2024, the Department of Children sought Expressions of Interest to provide properties for purchase and offers are currently being assessed through a standardised process.
My Department is now exploring options to purchase a number of potential properties in line with the Government approved strategy.
These options remain in the early stages and I regret my Department is not in a position to provide any further information on this process at this time, due to commercial sensitivity and in the interest of achieving value for money for potential public funds.
Where any new IPAS accommodation centre is brought into operation, I assure the Deputy that the Department's Community Engagement Team is then in contact with local elected and community representatives to provide information and engage with local feedback and queries about the centre.
