In the context of the homelessness crisis, I was present when Fr. Peter McVerry launched the report this morning. He made the point that it now seems impossible that the housing strategy for the homeless will be fully implemented by 2016. Is there a possibility the Government might consider introducing legislation other than the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which is not going to provide a solution in any event? The Taoiseach previously suggested that he would chair a meeting of interested parties and stakeholders in order to consider how we might deal with what Fr. McVerry described as the increasing numbers of people who are homeless.

As I stated earlier, there is a major supply issue here. The committee on social policy is due to meet on Monday next to discuss this matter. The Dublin city manager and others will be present at that meeting.