Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have told the Deputy exactly what we are doing. When it comes to the housing situation, things are improving, more houses are being built and the figures are very positive. There will be an announcement later this week on the figures to date. It is very encouraging. Many more houses are being built and more accommodation is available. I do not want to conflate housing and this issue. What I am doing is clear. We are trying to bring ourselves into line with other European countries and to give clarity that people coming to this country will go directly into designated centres, receive a reduced payment and, after 90 days, will have to make decisions as to what they will do.