Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2024
201. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of units provided to date under the Supported Housing for Youth pilot programme; and the spend on the programme by his Department to date. [20985/24]
View answerIn line with commitments made in Programme for Government and Housing for All, a national Youth Homelessness Strategy was published in November 2022. The Strategy aims to help young people aged 18-24 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It sets out 27 key actions to prevent youth homelessness; improve the experiences of young people accessing emergency accommodation; and assist young people in exiting homelessness. A Steering Group, comprising representatives from organisations with a role in addressing youth homelessness, was established in January 2023 to drive the delivery of all actions.
One of the main actions in the Strategy is to develop a pilot of a housing-led intervention for young people, Supported Housing for Youth (SHY). This intervention is aimed at those aged 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness and who require additional supports to maintain a tenancy. The pilot will run in the Dublin region. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) published an Expression of Interest in October 2023 seeking submissions from NGOs interested in providing accommodation and/or support services for SHY. A number of NGOs have now been identified and it is anticipated that the pilot will launch during 2024.
