2398. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department or the International Protection Accommodation Service has received a formal expression of interest from the owners or operators of a premises (details supplied) regarding the possible use of the property to accommodate applicants for international protection; whether the expression of interest is currently being assessed; the stage the assessment process has reached; whether any inspections or site assessments have been carried out; whether any decision has been made in respect of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58458/26]

My Department's International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) has not received an offer of accommodation at this location and is not examining this property for use as international protection accommodation.