Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 7 Nov 2000

Vol. 525 No. 2

Written Answers. - Homeless Persons.

Tony Gregory

Question:

504 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Health and Children the measures that are being taken to provide appropriate assistance to the young children who are currently sleeping rough outside Arran Quay Church, Dublin 7. [24257/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

The provision of youth homeless services in Dublin is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. The chief executive officer of the authority has been asked to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.