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Emergency accommodation shortage

Summary

Joan Collins highlights the lack of homeless accommodation beds and rough sleeping, particularly among families, and calls for an urgent review. The Taoiseach acknowledges the challenge and says it cannot be resolved without more housing.

To a certain degree, my question relates to the matter raised by Deputy Broughan. Is the Taoiseach aware that no beds are available in the emergency accommodation for homeless people? His strategy should be reviewed urgently. I have been informed by the Simon Community that by 5.30 p.m. every day no beds are available and people are being told to ring back.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I think the Deputy has made her point.

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Up to 70 people are still sleeping rough. The Taoiseach has seen for himself the situation on the streets. The issue should, therefore, be revisited, with the provision of more beds, particularly for homeless families.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

As the Deputy has pointed out, the challenge is in respect of families. I have already dealt with that question from Deputy Broughan. The Government is conscious of the scale of the challenge, which cannot be sorted out unless more housing is provided.

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