Council to allay fears over ‘wet house’
The building, Clyde House in Alphonsus Street, has been used to house asylum seekers in Limerick for a number of years. It will now be run as a “wet house”, giving refuge to people with drink taken.
The Department of the Environment has allocated €12.6 million for the purchase and refurbishment of Clyde House. Asylum seekers, currently staying there, will be given alternative accommodation.
A wet house in St John’s Square run by Novas, a charity that provides housing for the homeless, will close when Clyde House is made available.
Head of housing at the city council, Ger Dillon said the council is anxious to work with local residents and businesses over the revamp of Clyde House. Mr Dillon said he hopes council members will also become fully engaged resolving any concerns locals may have with the plans.
“The work that Novas does in Limerick is absolutely fantastic. It was vital that this facility was relocated and they have insisted this is the best place for it. We are very keen to work with locals to ensure any concerns they may have are addressed and dealt with.”
He said the plan is to divide Clyde House into a shelter for those with dependence issues and into an accommodation for the elderly who are homeless, but capable of independent living.
He said Novas had carried out a suitability survey and decided that Clyde House was the most appropriate available premises.
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