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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

QUESTION NO.15

QUESTION: Councillor A. Hayes

To ask the Manager to clarify what Council supports, such as outreach, are available to members of the Public who are living rough on public land.

REPLY:

The Council provides supports to homeless individuals/households through its outreach services and collaborative efforts with various agencies. Recognising the complex needs of rough sleepers, the Council works closely with the HSE and operates a comprehensive and coordinated approach to identify individuals, sourcing appropriate accommodation and support services.

Households at risk of experiencing homelessness should engage with the Council to examine prevention measures including possible alternative accommodation and our Homeless team are available to help those who find themselves homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in conjunction with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DHRE), this unit operates an advice clinic in County Hall, Tallaght as well as detailing emergency accommodation options including central placement, self-accommodate, family hubs and other supported accommodation.

Emergency accommodation is arranged for those assessed as homeless through the assessment and placement service and we will continue to actively explore further options for the provision of emergency accommodation across the County in collaboration with the DHRE.

The Outreach Worker can be contacted through the main South Dublin County Council phone number 01-4149000.