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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 10 Jul 1990

Vol. 401 No. 4

Written Answers. - Homeless Young Persons.

Patrick McCartan

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59 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make a statement on the implementation of the 1988 Housing Act, with particular reference to the provision of accommodation for homeless young people; and if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by a number of welfare groups at the growing incidence of homelessness among young people.

I would refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 58 of 14 December 1989. The additional powers in relation to the accommodation of homeless persons, which were conferred by section 10 of the Housing Act, 1988, are available to all housing authorities and are used by them as required by circumstances in their individual areas. Responsibility for the provision of accommodation for homeless young persons, however, is primarily a matter for the health boards.

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