Mr. Jim Gibson:

Our response was to appoint a homeless liaison officer who would be the connection to enhance integration for families who present as homeless either in emergency accommodation or in the hubs. These are the interim solutions to homelessness. We pick up and strengthen our integration with the key organisations mentioned in providing and signposting help and support services. We also spent time training personnel within the hubs throughout the country on referral pathways into Tusla. As the State agency for child protection and welfare, we would never wish the connection between homelessness and child protection, but our staff involved with homeless families have the pathway and know the referral pathways for a child protection issue, if it arises.