COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor T. Gilligan

"That the Chief Executive outline any meetings / minutes of meetings with South Dublin County Council or the Dublin Regional Housing Executive (DRHE) / DOJ to see has an agreement or any discussions with land owner/building owner to lease or provide emergency accommodation, or accommodation for people on the social housing list/direct provision in the Newcastle / Rathcoole area."

REPORT:

 There are no records of any meetings having taken place between South Dublin County Council and the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive or the Department of Justice in relation to emergency accommodation for applicants on the social housing list or those in direct provision, in the Newcastle/Rathcoole area.

It should be noted that the Department of Justice works independently from South Dublin County Council when sourcing accommodation for those in direct provision and the Council would not be informed of any potential acquisitions.