Issue - meetings

Action:Agreed

Update circulated to Housing SPC member and all other Councillors prior to meeting.

Cllr. Christy Burke would like an end of the process of “People on Mats” in Merchants Quay Cafe.

Cllr. Christy Burke, Cllr. Cieran Perry, Janice Boylan and Cllr. Mannix Flynn raised concerns about emergency accommodation standards.

Cllr. Christy Burke, Cllr. Boylan & Cllr. Pat Dunne thanked staff for the work being done in relation to tackling  homelessness.

Cllr. Anthony Connaghan & Cllr. Pat Dunne commended Home Sweet Home for highlighting of the Homelessness issue.

Brendan Kenny advised that all hostels meet standards. He stated that D.C.C. has approached the Minister for 2 more hostels.  Provided an update (figures/stats). D.C.C. is actively trying to eliminate mat issue (M.Q.I.) through supply of accommodation.

Eileen Gleeson stated that National Quality Standards are being developed (End of March) and Voluntary Sector aware of this.