Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
359. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the direct competition between his Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in securing emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2862/24]
View answerMy Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at a local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of homeless accommodation and related services rests with individual local authorities.
The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS), a division of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), is responsible for the provision of accommodation and related services to people in the International Protection (asylum) process. While my Department has no role in this regard, my Department has engaged with DCEDIY, the County and City Management Association (CCMA) and Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, to provide support and assistance.
My Department will continue to engage with DCEDIY and provide support where possible.
