COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, June 26, 2017

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm the number of rough sleepers currently in the Tallaght village area and if he would state what efforts are being made to cater for their needs?"

REPLY:

"The most recent rough sleeper count took place in April 2017 in which ten people were identified rough sleeping across the county.  A number of those wished to be placed in emergency accommodation and with the co-operation of The Peter McVerry Trust places where found for those people into their service.

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 as part of its work plan for 2017 has establised a Homeless Action Team which is focusing on single persons and known rough sleepers.

Killininney House offers accommodation for 21 single men and an additional 9 placements as step down/transitional in Glenn na Horna in Springfield. Other hostel type accommodation is operated through the Central Placement Services and is not in the control of this local authority, and as a result the service can only offer the accommodation that is available on any given day."