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Homeless Persons Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Ceisteanna (83)

Gary Gannon

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83. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to significant delays meeting with homelessness officers; the reasons for such delays; and if there are alternative plans or suggested recourses to better support persons and families. [32279/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

My 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.  Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation and associated services for homeless persons rests with individual housing authorities. 

I understand from the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) that the Central Placement Service has continued to provide a services to both existing homeless service users and those newly presenting as homeless throughout the period of Covid-19 restrictions. 

The specific matter raised by the Deputy is an operational issue in the day-to-day delivery of services and would be more appropriate to the relevant housing authority. 

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