TEMPERS flared on the subject of homelessness at last week's Budget Meeting of Wexford County Council. The subject arose when the proposed budget showed an apparent decrease in funding of just over €22,000 on last year's allocation to administration of homeless services.
Sinn Féin councillor Tom Forde said that this was a source of great concern 'at a time when we're in the middle of a housing crisis'.
'The situation is not getting any better,' he said. 'I don't see how we can justify a drop in this area.'
Head of Finance Annette O'Neill said that the budget would see no reduction of the current homeless services provided by the council and essentially it was being maintained at the same level.