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Housing (Homeless Prevention) Bill 2014
- Sponsor
- Maureen O'Sullivan · Independent
- Introduced
- 4 Nov 2014
- Last updated
- 19 Feb 2020
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Amends Housing Act 1988 section 2 to redefine 'homelessness' to include 'being at risk of becoming homeless', shifting focus toward prevention.
- Amends Housing Act 1988 section 10 to enable local authorities to fund approved bodies delivering housing advice, advocacy, and tenancy support services.
- Removes legislative restrictions preventing cross-sectoral cooperation between local authorities, agencies, and frontline organisations on homelessness prevention.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage31st Dáil4 Nov 2014
Debates
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