Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2022

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Questions (76)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

76. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 5 May 2022, the status of the Galway social housing taskforce sub-group on homelessness; the number of times the sub-group has met to date; if he has received correspondence to date from the subgroup; if the sub-group will produce a final report; the terms of reference of the sub-group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/22]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

At the meeting of the Galway Social Housing Taskforce on 15 February , it was proposed by my Department that a subgroup on Homelessness, with a particular focus on Traveller Homelessness, be established and report back to the Taskforce. This subgroup, which is chaired by officials in my Department, with members also including representatives of both local authorities, held its first meeting on 3 May, prior to the meeting of the Galway Social Housing Taskforce on 10 May. 

I understand that the draft Terms of Reference were circulated and discussed at this meeting, along with the need for cooperation between Galway City and Galway County Councils on the issues of Homelessness and Traveller Homelessness. Also discussed were the reasons for increased homeless presentations and the barriers impeding exits from homelessness.

The sub-group will meet quarterly in advance of the Galway Social Housing Taskforce Meetings and report progress to the Taskforce.

Question No. 77 answered with Question No. 25.

Question No. 78 answered with Question No. 34.

Question No. 79 answered with Question No. 27.