Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2025
114. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding an application dated 11 August 2025 for relocation due to medical needs (details supplied) [50565/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) cannot comment publicly on individual cases, I can advise the Deputy that officials in my Department are aware of this case and the person's identified needs.
Individuals and families request transfers for a variety of reasons and IPAS facilitates those requests as appropriate and where possible. These transfers can be more difficult in complex cases, and also in the context of limited available accommodation options.
More generally, I can assure the Deputy that IPAS has a number of protocols and procedures in place for considering applications for transfer in cases of medical priority, where people are undergoing specialist treatment or may need to live within a reasonable travelling distance to a hospital.
Such transfers are dependent on accommodation availability, particularly in instances where a resident has specific personal, health and accessibility needs.
IPAS will remain in contact with the resident for whom the Deputy supplied details.
