842. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that, when assessing people for homelessness and access to emergency accommodation, local authorities are applying a local connection protocol (details supplied) which has no basis in law; if he will direct the County and City Management Association to withdraw this protocol, given the serious legal and ethical concerns it raises, particularly its potential to unlawfully restrict access to emergency accommodation for individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30342/25]

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842. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that, when assessing people for homelessness and access to emergency accommodation, local authorities are applying a local connection protocol (details supplied) which has no basis in law; if he will direct the County and City Management Association to withdraw this protocol, given the serious legal and ethical concerns it raises, particularly its potential to unlawfully restrict access to emergency accommodation for individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30342/25]

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