COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh

"This Area Committee agrees that as South Dublin County Council exits restrictions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, that families in danger of being evicted into homelessness at the end of the moratorium on evictions and rent increases be given specific attention and assistance by our housing team."

REPORT:

While our Homeless Office remains closed in line with advice from the HSE, individuals/families are encouraged to make contact with us by phone at 01-4149364 or by email to sdcchomeless@sdublincoco.ie.  The Freephone (1800 707 707) is available out of hours for those in need of emergency accommodation.

Any family that has a valid notice to quit  can contact the office by phone for advice.  The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) at the higher rate is available to applicants who are at imminent risk of losing their tenancy. 

While there is already a considerable number of families and individuals availing of homeless services, all assistance will be given, as usual, to families or individuals who are at risk of homelessness.