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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 20, 2016

QUESTION NO.27

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the numbers of Homeless in Hotels and B & Bs and costs associated with this?  A detailed report would be appreciated

REPLY:

As at the 2nd of June, 2016 there are 112 families in Hotels & B&Bs.  There are an additional 64 families currently in Tallaght Cross on a temporary basis.

The costs associated with the accommodation are dealt with by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive.  South Dubli County Councils Council Homeless budget for 2016 is €2.389M.