Tackling homelessness is mentioned many times in the programme for Government. It is a very serious issue in Wexford that requires immediate action.

There is no homeless hostel in my county specifically for women. When I asked a parliamentary question about the issue I received a reply about a shelter for women suffering domestic violence. At the moment women in my county who are in dire need of safe accommodation due to homelessness have no safe place to go. I know that eradicating homelessness is a priority of the Taoiseach and the Government. I, therefore, urge the Government to intervene in this matter and request that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide Wexford County Council with the funding and support necessary to provide this vital humanitarian service.

I thank the Deputy. I am afraid I do not know the details of the issue he has raised, but I will take it up with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Daragh O'Brien, and ask him to reply to the Deputy directly.