The Government has decided to lift the eviction ban in the public interest. Thousands of people face losing their homes when the ban is lifted on 1 April. It is understood that more than 2,000 households might have faced eviction over the winter months. On top of that, extra people have received notices to quit since November. I do not know the exact figure, but I imagine it is at least 1,000.

Emergency accommodation is at breaking point. During Leaders' Questions last week, I asked what measures the Government would put in place to help the thousands of people facing eviction. I have seen no real indication of a plan being in place for emergency accommodation. The 1,500 social housing acquisitions might happen. I do not know - it is going slowly. The option for private tenants is a joke, with many unable to buy those houses when given first refusal. Where will the emergency accommodation be for someone who comes to my office on 1 April after receiving an eviction notice? There is none in place. Where is it, where will it be and to where can we direct people?

B’fhéidir nach raibh an Teachta ag éisteacht le freagra an Taoisigh roimhe sin. We have put in place clear measures. Some 5,000 new social homes were built in the past quarter, 600 new homes have been leased, and approval was given today for another 1,000 homes, which will be specifically focused on the homeless sector. Approval has also been given for 1,500 purchases with tenants in situ across the country. If more are needed in that regard, we will do more. Some 1,500 vacant social homes were returned to use in the last quarter alone.

On emergency provision, we have provided funding and other resources for an additional 650 emergency beds. Importantly, we had 2,709 exits from homelessness last year into permanent accommodation. That is because we are building more social homes than we have in 50 years.

Where are those 650 emergency beds?

Mainly in Dublin.

Will the Minister provide the House with that information?

Deputies, please.