COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, October 21, 2013

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor M. Corr

That this committee requests the Manager to investigate the feasibility of a scheme/project whereby the Council ring-fences/sources some suitable accommodation for single fathers who are homeless and have applied for accommodation in the Tallaght area.

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council allocated 70 1 bed units in 2012.  19 of these were to homeless applicants.  In the same period we also moved 24 homeless into private rented accommodation.  This year we have allocated 35 1 bed units. 10 have been to homeless and 11 have been accommodated in private rented. 

Homeless applicants that have access to their children  over weekends are accommodated in 2 bedroom units. The allocations of such units for 2012 have been 7 with 2 private rented.  This year we have allocated 6 and assisted 4 move into private rented .  Currently there are 13 applicants on the homeless list that require 2 bed accommodation.

Once an applicant is accepted as being homeless they are provided with a letter to enable them to apply for rent supplement for their appropriate housing need.    The Councils Leasing Section continues to seek housing units with a view to meeting all accommodation needs.