International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Questions (1147)

Carol Nolan

Question:

1147. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will introduce or support measures whereby IPAS applicants who obtain employment after six months residency here and while resident in an accommodation centre will contribute to their accommodation costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14748/24]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As set out in Article 5(2) of S.I. 230 of 2018, IPAS residents who are in receipt of income which reaches the thresholds set out can already be required to make a contribution towards the cost of the provision of their reception.