COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, December 14, 2020
QUESTION NO. 22
QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons
That the Chief Executive gives a detailed report on those seeking step down accommodation by area etc?
REPLY:
The Council, together with the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, work with those in emergency accommodation/hostels to assist in providing more secure accommodation particularly through the availability of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) at the higher homeless rate which is available to homeless, single persons to help them source private rented accommodation. For those unable to find a property with the assistance of HAP or who need additional support, the following options are available in the County:
- Temporary supported accommodation for single men managed by the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT) at Killininny and Kiltipper
- Additional placements to 'step down/transitional' accommodation managed by the PMV Trust
- Recently opened facility in Firhouse managed by dePaul to support single women, with children, recovering from addiction
- Riversdale House for older, long-term homeless, single persons.
These facilities allow homeless persons to be supported in moving towards independent living where approrpiate with placements based on the needs of the individuals concerned and involving ongoing partnership with the HSE and various other supports as required.
The Council is also committed to providing Housing First tenancies, for rough-sleepers and/or long-term homeless persons to provide permanent accommodation with additional intensive and specialised support services.