COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 13, 2017

QUESTION NO.28

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask for a report into SDCC outreach service for Homeless and ask what is provided and contact number for same and how many outreach workers are employed ?

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council currently employs one outreach worker.

The Council operates an outreach service and multi-agency approach to address rough sleepers across the County. The Outreach worker works closely with the HSE in particular in identifying rough sleepers and sourcing appropriate accommodation and support services. The needs of rough sleepers are often very complex and challenging and require a comprehensive and coordinated approach. The Homeless Forum under the auspice of the South Dublin County Partnership is currently finalising a work plan for 2017 which will include actions around improved coordinating of services, sharing of information and preventative measures.

The Outreach Worker can be contacted through the main South Dublin County Council phone number 01-4149000.

In addition to the Council Outreach worker the DRHE and Housing First has an outreach team in place that work with families and reported rough sleepers at night.  When they make contact they endeavour to place them in accommodation.  However not all offers of accommodaiton are taken up.   This team can be contacted at the following out of hours phone numbers:

Family Intake Team – 087-6884267

Rough Sleepers Intake Team – 086-8139015

Both services are run by Focus Ireland