Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to talk about a family from Lucan whose five children, all under the age of five, are praying every night for a new house, having been served with an eviction notice. Darina, who went public last week, said she breaks down crying when she puts her children to bed because of the stress of having to move out on 1 May. The family's problems are further compounded because their daughter, Emma, has level four cerebral palsy and epilepsy, which causes regular seizures. Their father, Benjamin, who is an engineer, told me yesterday that he is trying everything possible to find a secure home for his family. South Dublin County Council has not been able to offer suitable emergency accommodation to meet the needs of young Emma. The tenants in situ scheme does not apply in this case. On 1 May when this family has to leave their home, where will they go?

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