Equality Proofing
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-23
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Cian O'Callaghan (SD), Dublin Bay North

Has there been an assessment of the social impact the housing crisis is having on people with disabilities? Last week, Ciara, who is homeless and sleeping in a car, told her story on the Reboot Republic podcast. She could not find any suitable private rented accommodation as her HAP was insufficient. There is no homeless emergency accommodation suitable to her needs. She has lost her care support services because she is now homeless. She is living in physical pain because she is sleeping in a car, which is utterly inappropriate for anyone, especially someone like Ciara, who has disabilities.
What is being done to ensure emergency accommodation is available that is suitable for people with disabilities?
What is being done to ensure proper supports are in place so that no one with a disability, like Ciara, becomes homeless?

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Sitting date: 2021-11-23