Received 8 January 2024
Decided 6 February 2024
Part-Granted
Request Reference FOI-0015-2024
Requester Type Journalist
Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of the following records during the date range 01/05/2023 to 08/01/2024: 1. Correspondence between the Department of Integration and Department of Justice in relation to arson attacks at buildings currently being used to house international protection applicants, or buildings earmarked/reportedly earmarked for this purpose. 2. Correspondence between the Department of Integration and An Garda Síochána in relation to the arson attacks and security at these buildings. 3. Correspondence between the Department of Integration and third parties who run or own properties currently being used to house international protection applicants, or buildings earmarked for this purpose, about security at these buildings. 4. Internal department correspondence, including briefing notes for ministers, on the above topics.