Dublin council sued by 'extremely vulnerable' homeless couple in their 60s seeking housing supports

The couple, from Romania, are illiterate, do not speak English, and medical reports show they are “extremely vulnerable” and not suitable for emergency accommodation on a night-by-night basis, the court was told.

A homeless couple aged in their 60s and with significant health problems have sued South Dublin County Council in an effort to compel it to decide their application for social housing support.

The couple, from Romania, are illiterate, do not speak English, and medical reports show they are “extremely vulnerable” and not suitable for emergency accommodation on a night by night basis, their counsel Siobhán Phelan SC told the High Court today.