507. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 61 of 1 July 2026, if the property in County Meath (details supplied) is one of the three currently under review for alternative use; if so, the possibilities that are being considered; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52753/26]

The International Protection Accommodation Service is currently accommodating almost 33,000 residents in 301 international protection accommodation centres around the country.

The great majority of IPAS accommodation capacity, whether contracted or State-owned, is located in group settings in larger properties, like former hotels, guesthouses, commercial and institutional buildings. A small proportion of more vulnerable applicants may be accommodated in smaller scale properties.

37 in-community properties were purchased by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the accommodation of more vulnerable applicants, for whom group accommodation would not be suitable. The property in the details provided is in this group and is currently being refurbished. Three other properties of the 37 are being reviewed for alternative use.

Since responding to the Deputy's previous question on this property, correspondence has been received from Meath County Council in relation to the property and my officials are giving this attention at this time.