Mr. Ciarán Finlay:

Irrespective of the approach which is taken, having a right to housing would be important because if there is a right to housing that could be enforced it would guide and strengthen decision making and the development of laws, policies and practices. If Government decisions and expenditure were geared towards the goal of a right to housing and fulfilling that right, whether by means of the Constitution or in domestic law, it would be of benefit and would provide a legal remedy for people to enforce and vindicate their rights. FLAC is an organisation which promotes access to justice. When there is not a specific right on which to rely it is very difficult to argue. I would say we could have either one or the other but both options would be great.