Paul Lawless
Ceist:1685. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of accommodation at a centre (details supplied). [75119/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 January 2026
Ceisteanna (1685)
Freagraí scríofa
The Department has a contract in place to provide international protection accommodation at this location, which is due to expire in May 2026.
Since 2024, once a centre is in operation, the Department has not published details of the occupancy of IPAS accommodation centres. This is due to both safety and security concerns, and to protect the privacy of international protection applicants in line with legal obligations under the International Protection Act 2015.
With respect to contract renewals, the provision of accommodation for international protection applicants is demand-led, and each premises is considered on a case-by-case basis to decide if the contract will be renewed as it approaches its end date.
The Department conducts all contractual negotiations on the basis of there being no guarantee of the continuity of a contract beyond its end date.
At renewal stage, consideration will be given to the current and projected demand for accommodation, the provider's performance under contract, and compliance with standards and legal obligations.
Contracts are often of one or two-year duration, to afford flexibility to the State and work towards longer-term investment in State sites and reduced reliance on commercial accommodation.