Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I am going to read a short extract from an email that a mother of two children who is facing eviction into homelessness has sent to me. She has given me her full permission to use this. She says:

5 years ago, I fled domestic violence. In the 6-month period that we were homeless the effect on my son's mental health was devastating. At 7 years old he was suicidal and permanently suspended from school.In the past 5 years we have fought hard to save this boy's life. I have no doubt being homeless again will take all that stability, routine and safety away from him and all of our hard work and fight will be gone. He has been diagnosed with autism. He needs space to regulate his emotions. He needs to have a safe space to call home. I am begging you not to make this child homeless.

Dublin City Council has declined to approve this mother and her children and for a tenant in situ scheme. Will the Minister ask them to be more flexible and take another look at this?

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