asked the Minister for Local Government if the implementation of the decision by Dublin County Council to provide caravans for emergency housing cases is being held up in his Department; and, if so, for what reasons.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Provision of Emergency Housing.
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The county council have been informed that I am generally in sympathy with the idea of having a reserve of accommodation to deal with emergency housing situations but they have been asked to reconsider certain aspects of the suggested use of caravan-type dwellings for this purpose.
Is there correspondence awaiting an answer in the Minister's Department? A few nights ago, we were told by the Manager that that is what is holding things up. We have a large number of people in really shocking conditions in the county for whom these caravans would be suitable.
My information is somewhat contrary to the Deputy's; it is that a further submission from the housing authority is at present awaited in my Department.