Regarding the planning and development (No. 1) Bill, which is to implement the social programme, would it be possible to introduce it as emergency legislation, as was the case with the FEMPI legislation? Every day under the Taoiseach's Government and the Minister, Deputy Kelly's administration, four families in Dublin city alone become homeless. That is their legacy - four families today, four families tomorrow and four families the next day becoming homeless. The homeless executive at Parkgate Street makes no provision for family accommodation. It is an emergency situation for families.

The Deputy has made his point.

After the Jonathan Corrie tragedy, the Government belatedly came forward with 271 accommodation units for single people. Now it is families who need accommodation urgently.

People are sleeping in cars or on friends' couches.

There is a long list of Deputies who will not get in if the Deputy does not conclude.

Will the Taoiseach take emergency action?

The Deputy asked about the legislation.

The planning and development (No. 1) Bill is receiving priority listing. It was scheduled for pre-legislative hearing at the end of January.

What will the Taoiseach do today?

It is being pushed as speedily as possible. The Government understands the challenge exactly. It is not about a legacy, but about dealing with a challenge for the future. Money has been provided to do up buildings that have been closed for a while. Some €2.5 billion is on the table in respect of social and affordable housing. Given the planning regulations, the opportunity to build many houses is now available.

This is an emergency.

However, the problem cannot be dealt with until more houses are provided, which means sites, concrete blocks, and builders working to do these things. We obviously need a fairly serious shift on that. The Government has responded by putting its money on the table.