Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 November 2015
245. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has had further discussions with management at South Dublin County Council regarding the challenges faced by the council in respect of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38504/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraHousing authority administration of homeless services is organised on a regional basis and funding from my Department for homeless services is also provided on a regional basis. Dublin City Council is the lead authority for the Dublin Region, which also includes South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. My Department is engaging with Dublin City Council, as the lead authority for homelessness in the Dublin Region, on an ongoing basis in relation to homelessness. My Department meets with Dublin City Council and the Dublin Region Homeless Executive on a regular basis to ensure that every effort is being made to address the on-going homelessness issue.
