COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor L. Dunne

Chapter 6: Housing (H) Policy 5: Other housing provision New Objective: H5 Objective 4: To provide short-term emergency housing to persons who are unable to return to their homes because of domestic violence on a humanitarian basis without having to assess their eligibility for social housing support or include them on the authority's waiting list for housing supports in line with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Policy and Procedural Guidance for Housing Authorities in Relation to Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence with Emergency and Long-term Accommodation Needs.

REPORT:

The motion seeks a new objective under Housing Policy 5 ‘Support and facilitate relevant agencies in the provision of specific emergency or other forms of housing need as such demand arises.’ The new objective states:

‘To provide short-term emergency housing to persons who are unable to return to their homes because of domestic violence on a humanitarian basis without having to assess their eligibility for social housing support or include them on the authority's waiting list for housing supports in line with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Policy and Procedural Guidance for Housing Authorities in Relation to Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence with Emergency and Long-term Accommodation Needs.’

The merit of the motion is noted. It is considered that the motion is generally reflected under Draft Policy 5 which states: ‘Support and facilitate relevant agencies in the provision of specific emergency or other forms of housing need as such demand arises.’ and the H5 Objective 1 and H5 Objective 2.

H5 Objective 1: To facilitate and support relevant agencies in the development of emergency

accommodation, including hostels for homeless individuals and families, in a balanced way located

throughout the County so as to avoid an over- concentration in any particular area.

H5 Objective 2: To facilitate and support Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, and other relevant agencies in the development of women’s refuge within the County to include emergency accommodation and transitional units.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect that the existing Policy and associated objectives: H5 Objective 1 and H5 Objective 2 as currently set out in the CE Draft Plan is sufficient to provide for the intent of the motion:

Policy 5 which states: ‘Support and facilitate relevant agencies in the provision of specific emergency or other forms of housing need as such demand arises.’

‘H5 Objective 1: To facilitate and support relevant agencies in the development of emergency accommodation, including hostels for homeless individuals and families, in a balanced way located throughout the County so as to avoid an over- concentration in any particular area.’

‘H5 Objective 2: To facilitate and support Túsla, the Child and Family Agency, and other relevant agencies in the development of women’s refuge within the County to include emergency accommodation and transitional units.’