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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 11, 2017

QUESTION NO.4

QUESTION: Councillor D. Looney

To ask the Chief Executive to provide details on the services provided by the Council, the DHRE and affiliated bodies to rough sleepers in the Council's administrative area during the winter months, and to make a statement on the matter.  

REPLY:

The most recent rough sleeper count took place in November 2017.  Areas identified by Councillors and members of the public were visited to ensure an accurate count. 

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 established a Homeless Action Team which is focusing on single persons and known rough sleepers.  It is expected this will continue into 2018.

Killininney House offers accommodation for single men and additional 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.