There are three Deputies left. We are out of time. This is what happens when we go over time. I do not do it for fun. I will take the Deputies but I would like everyone to bear it in mind for the future. I call Deputy Aidan Farrelly and ask him to be as brief as he can.

I will cut straight to the question. We have seen reports this morning of 50 IPAS contractor locations with significant fire safety concerns. What does the Government intend to do to ensure the health and safety of every bed, whether that is State-run or State-funded?

These contracts were signed with contractors by this Government. What steps will the Minister take to ensure the safety of every child and vulnerable adult in an IPAS setting or any State-run setting is secure?

The safety and well-being of all residents in IPAS centres is of the highest priority for the Government and for the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan. All issues relating to fire safety are taken extremely seriously. When any inspection identifies issues, including those relating to fire safety, a formal process is immediately triggered to bring about a resolution. A written report is provided to the contractor within 14 days detailing all deficiencies. They are contractually bound to respond within a further 14 days on remedying particular problems. Where issues relating to a contractor's track record are of concern, a follow-up inspection is scheduled around the remedial works. I can ask the Minister for justice to send a more detailed submission to the Deputy.

What was set out in The Irish Times, I think, is a point-in-time assessment. It is important that any deficiencies found are responded immediately to by respective contractors to protect the safety and well-being of residents.