Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein)
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51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures being taken to ensure adequate emergency housing supply to local authorities. [33094/22]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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Supporting individuals and families facing homelessness is a key Government priority. The role of my Department is to ensure that a framework of policy, legislation and funding is provided to ensure that housing authorities are in a position to address homelessness at a local level. I can assure the Deputy that resources and funding are not an obstacle to the urgent efforts required. Budget 2022 reflects this commitment by allocating €194 million for homelessness services.

While my Department sets the overall policy and legislative framework and provides the necessary resources, decisions on the range of homeless accommodation required are a matter for individual authorities. While it is acknowledged there are severe pressures on accessing emergency accommodation currently, I can assure the Deputy all local authorities continue to ensure that assistance is provided to all homeless households.   My Department continues to liaise with local authorities in this regard.