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Homeless family can't get emergency accommodation because they don't have credit card, court told
Summary
In a High Court judicial review, John and Kathleen O'Reilly and their two children, members of the Irish Travelling Community, argue that Limerick City and County Council failed to provide emergency accommodation as agreed on 22 March. The family had lived at a temporary bay on Childers Road Halting Site since 2008 but left in March due to unsafe conditions—deteriorating structure, rodent infestation, damp, mould, and a fire that damaged the washing facility. They then lived in rented caravans that were unsuitable and unaffordable. After the council committed to cover the cost of emergency accommodation, the family could not secure suitable B&B accommodation because B&B owners would not accept a booking without a credit card. The O'Reillys seek a court order compelling the council to comply with its March decision, declarations that the failure breaches their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, and damages.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Homeless family can't get emergency accommodation because they don't have credit card, court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- March 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-04-18 Publication
Why: A homeless couple and their two children have been unable to secure emergency accommodation because they don't have a credit card, the High Court has heard. CNI source report
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