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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 12, 2024

QUESTION NO. 34

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive Has SDCC any plans for additional family hubs?

REPLY:

The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) operated by Dublin City Council is the lead statutory authority on the response to homelessness and adopts a shared service approach across the Dublin region on behalf of South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. 

The DRHE manages the tendering process for the provision of properties for the use of Emergency accommodation for both Private Emergency Accommodation (under lease or contract) and Emergency Accommodation managed by NGO’s.

This Council, in conjunction with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE), will continue to actively explore potential options for additional family hubs and other supported accommodation in South Dublin.

If elected members are aware of any premises in their area, which they feel could be adapted for use as family hub, they should contact management within the Housing Department who can assess its suitability.