Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

As I have a small amount of time, I ask the witnesses to keep the answers as short as possible. I want to focus on the manner in which emergency housing services are being contracted and how these contracts are overseen by the Department. Annual reports do not seem to be provided by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive. Is it the Department satisfied with this approach to reporting on spending?

People in emergency accommodation are often extremely vulnerable. I would like to dig down into the level of training the Department thinks is appropriate for people working in these settings. Does the service level agreement the Department has with local authorities or the service providers support a minimum standard of social care qualification and management to be qualified in trauma informed care? No Garda vetting is required for staff working in the settings. Does the Department believe this is appropriate?