Dáil Éireann - Volume 667 - 18 November, 2008

Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure.

Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the State of all emergency accommodation including hostels, shelters and bed and breakfasts, per year for 2005, 2006 and 2007. [40778/08]

  Deputy Michael Finneran: My Department is responsible for funding accommodation and related costs for homeless persons and the Health Services Executive is responsible for funding care related costs.

The information requested in relation to costs of emergency accommodation is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.