Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2026
85. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the Homelessness Prevention Framework; to confirm a timeline for the publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69061/26]
View answerThe Government's national housing plan, ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’ was published in November 2025 and is an integrated housing and homelessness plan. The plan is based on two key pillars: activating the supply of 300,000 more homes; and supporting people to have a home of their own. The Plan recognises that homelessness is the single most pressing social issue that we face and introduces a number of key measures to address homelessness.
Prevention of homelessness in the first instance is an absolute priority. There are many prevention initiatives already underway in my own Department and across Government. This includes the provision of social and affordable housing, HAP and homeless HAP, and our strong tenancy protection legislation.
I recognise that more needs to be done and a co-ordinated approach is required right across Government. That is why, a cross Departmental Steering Group was established to drive the development of the Prevention Framework. The Steering Group has now considered a first draft of the Framework, and work is progressing with a view to having the Framework in place later this year.
