COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, December 16, 2019
MOTION NO. 1
MOTION: Councillor K. Mahon
Given the inability of the Council to provide suitable answers regarding wrap-a-round support services at The Abberley Hub, this Area Committee calls for a meeting with DRHE and Focus Ireland representatives to discuss these issues further.
REPORT:
THe following services are available to those in the High Street Hub at different times and as needs arise.
- Councils' Homeless Unit & Allocations engage with all homeless hub residents on housing applications and support issues;
- Resident forum to deal with all relevant management/resident issues at High Street Hub;
- Council Place-finding service available to and actively contacting Family Hub residents to support their progress to HAP tenancies;
- Liaison between senior staff of Housing Department and management of Family Hubs & family support key workers both through regular meetings and individual case where necessary;
- Key workers available to all residents to assist them exit homelessness;
- Liason with Public Health Nurses where appropriate
- Family Work with South Dublin County Partnership
- Child Welfare presentations for families not proficient in English
South Dublin County Council, the DRHE and the provider endeavour to meet the emergency accommodation needs of those who find themselves homeless.. Other service providers where necessary are working to support any other needs that are identified.
The Council meet with Focus and management of the hub on an ongoing basis to discuss any issues and these are reported back to the DRHE. A visit by Councillors from the ACM to the hub can be arranged at a time to cause least disruption to families residing there.