Emergency accommodation shortage
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.
Comment on this
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.