COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into how many people are sleeping rough in the Clondalkin area.  What supports are in place for these people and to attach contacts for the general public should they come across someone sleeping rough?"

REPLY:

Areas identified by Councillors and members of the public are visited when reports come in to the Council.  At the moment we are aware of five individuals who may be sleeping rough north of the Naas Road but this can change nightly.   The needs of rough sleepers are often very complex and challenging and require a comprehensive and coordinated approach.   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.

South Dublin County Council has a unit dedicated to providing assistance to all those who find themselves homeless.  A clinic is in operation 5 days a week in County Hall, Tallaght.

The online alert system for members of the general public is available at: https://www.homelessdublin.ie/homeless/i-am-rough-sleeping/report-rough-sleeper