Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2671. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of children under 18 years of age who have been residing in emergency accommodation in counties Laois and Offaly; the number who have been in residence for periods (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33537/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department publishes a monthly report on homelessness. The monthly report is based on data provided by housing authorities and produced through the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS). The report captures details of individuals utilising State-funded emergency accommodation arrangements that are overseen by housing authorities and can be accessed at the following link www.housing.gov.ie/housing/homelessness/other/homelessness-data.
While these reports identify the number of adults utilising State-funded emergency accommodation at the county level, details in relation to families and dependents is only available on a regional basis; consequently the specific data sought by the Deputy is not available in my Department and is a matter for the relevant housing authorities, in this case Laois and Offaly County Councils.
