Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2017
589. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if Leap cards will continue to be available to homeless persons accommodated in hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30015/17]
View answerThe Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness outlined an initiative to provide homeless families residing in hotel accommodation in the Dublin Region with access to free public transport for family travel and for school journeys, with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive overseeing the arrangements.
Five separate 24-hour family Leap cards were made available to all homeless families residing in hotels in the Dublin Region during 2016; these cards were to facilitate family days out and were valid for use on all Dublin transport systems. This year, specifically tailored Leap cards were made available, via the Family Homelessness Action Teams, to all homeless families residing in hotels in the Dublin Region allowing for free public transport for school journeys for school children, and accompanying adults where necessary.
As the 2016/2017 school year draws to a close this week, my Department is considering the arrangements that will apply for homeless families accommodated in enhanced supported temporary accommodation and family hubs for the 2017/2018 school year.
