Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
601. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of housing and family hubs in Dublin to date in 2017; the location of each; the number of housing and family hubs planned for the remainder of 2017 for Dublin; the proposed locations of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41301/17]
View answerAs part of the response to the commitment contained in Rebuilding Ireland: Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness that commercial hotels and B&B's should only be used as emergency accommodation for homeless families in limited circumstances, housing authorities are delivering a number of family-focused, supported temporary accommodation facilities, also referred to as family hubs.
These custom-developed facilities provide temporary family accommodation arrangements with a greater level of stability, than is possible in a hotel or B&B, while move-on options to long-term independent living are identified and secured. Furthermore, such arrangements will facilitate more coordinated needs assessment and support planning including on-site access to required services, such as welfare, health, housing services, cooking and laundry facilities and appropriate family supports.
There are currently nine such facilities operating in the Dublin region providing temporary accommodation for almost 300 families. A further six facilities are currently scheduled to become operational shortly providing accommodation for approximately 300 further families. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons rests with the individual housing authorities, accordingly the specific detail with regard to location, etc. is a matter for the relevant housing authority.
