Sorca Clarke
Question:360. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current members of the midlands regional homeless forum. [8106/24]
View answerTuesday, 20 February 2024
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My Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation and related services for homeless persons rests with individual local authorities.
The Midlands region comprises Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath local authorities. Westmeath County Council, the Regional Lead Authority for the region, has provided the following information regarding membership of the Midlands Regional Homelessness Consultative Forum:
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Midlands Regional Homelessness Consultative Forum Membership |
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Director of Services for Housing for each local authority in the region |
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Regional Leader for Homeless Services in the Midlands |
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Member of the Social inclusion team for the HSE |
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Member of the Addiction Services team for the HSE |
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Member of the Disability Services from the HSE |
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Member of the Irish Prison Service |
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Member of the Homeless NGO in the region |
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A Councillor for Westmeath County Council |