Government's plan for ending Direct Provision delayed until February 2021 A White Paper on replacing the controversial system was due to be completed and submitted to Cabinet by late December. By Cónal Thomas Wednesday 16 Dec 2020, 6:00 AM Dec 16th 2020, 6:00 AM 15,113 Views 17 Comments Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Roderic O'Gorman. Image: Sam Boal Image: Sam Boal THE GOVERNMENT’S PLAN for a phased end to Ireland’s Direct Provision system has been delayed until February 2021, Minister Roderic O’Gorman has confirmed. A White Paper on replacing the controversial system was due to be completed and submitted to Cabinet by late December.