Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
415. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that can be taken to meet the health and housing needs of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/20]
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 statutory role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at the local level.
Under the Housing Act 1988 it is a matter for each local authority to determine whether a person is regarded as homeless; section 2 of the Act sets out the requirements in this regard. The provision of health services is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Health.
