Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I am happy to support this motion from the Raise the Roof coalition. It is useful that a coalition of unions, civil society and housing and homeless organisations has come together as part of this campaign. I agree with the previous Deputy that, as we all know, this is an incredibly serious issue that is having a profound and detrimental effect on people across Ireland. It requires from us, in terms of the debate and discussion we have, that we treat it with seriousness and that we do not engage in a war of words and spin because that is not helpful to anyone.

I am not clear from the comments of the Minister whether he thinks we need 20,000 affordable, social and cost rental homes. I am not clear on that.

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