Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019
592. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a facility (details supplied) is being used for housing allocation or emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10521/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of housing authorities in addressing homelessness at local level. Under Section 10 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 housing authorities are responsible for the provision of housing supports to households for the purposes of meeting their accommodation needs, including homeless services provided in accordance with section 10 of the Housing Act 1988.
The allocation of dwellings is a matter for the relevant housing authority, in accordance with section 22 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. However, my Department has been advised by Kerry County Council that no allocations have been made to properties, nor is emergency accommodation being provided, at the address referred to by the Deputy.
