Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
2020. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons and families assisted under the emergency accommodation scheme in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38085/17]
View answerFunding in respect of homeless services is provided on a regional basis. During 2016, my Department recouped over €68.6 million to the Dublin Region housing authorities, while payments exceeding €23.7 million have been recouped to date in 2017.
With regard to the number of homeless persons, official homeless reports are published on my Department's website on a monthly basis and can be accessed using the following link: http://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/homelessness/other/homelessness-data.
These reports are based on data provided by housing authorities and produced through the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS). These reports capture details of individuals utilising State-funded emergency accommodation arrangements that are overseen by housing authorities. The specific data sought in the Question is not available in my Department, and is a matter for the relevant housing authority.
