Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2695. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of homeless adults, families and dependants in Cork city and county; the number staying in hotels; the corresponding figures for the same date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33812/18]
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.
The table sets out the number of adults utilising State-funded emergency accommodation, including hotels, in Cork city and county in May 2017 and May 2018:
|
Local Authority |
May 2017 |
May 2018 |
|
Cork City Council |
261 |
299 |
|
Cork County Council |
8 |
15 |
Details in relation to families and dependents is only available on a regional basis; consequently the specific data relating to the numbers of families in hotels is not available in my Department and is a matter for the relevant housing authorities.
