John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If we just reflect for one moment on the terms of reference of the committee, one of the key elements is to make recommendations. These might concern how people come into homelessness, what preventative steps can be taken, etc. We are to make very specific recommendations that might be helpful to people who are dealing with homelessness. We should consider whether there are things that could be done to prevent or reduce the risk of becoming homeless, for example. In respect of people who are homeless - this is where the agencies come in - what additionally could and should be done to move them back into accommodation? It is quite a complex area and people are homeless for myriad reasons. They would be some of the broader issues.

I take the point that some of the previous speakers have made. There is quite a range of bodies and organisations dealing with homelessness. It is not going to be possible to invite in every individual group but certainly homelessness is one of the key elements.