Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is good to see the delegates again. I had the opportunity to go to Tiglin and I have been on its bus several times, so I know at first hand the work it does, the way it reaches out to people and the dignified way it does it. It is done in a respectful way for those who are homeless and in addiction. On addiction and capacity, I know Tiglin's physical building has capacity for more. What would it take to do that? That question relates more to addiction rather than homelessness.

After the transitional housing, quite a number of people who are in recovery can go back to their family of origin. However, some cannot. What sort of support is Tiglin getting for housing for them?

Are those who come into residential care who are living in local authority housing, particularly if they are on their own and going to be in a residential setting for over a year, under pressure to surrender the housing, in the hope of getting it back, or can they hold onto it? That was an issue at other times.

Another question relates to links with prisoners, that is, people coming out of prison, whether they come out addicted or were trying to battle their addiction while in prison. Does Tiglin have connections with them?

I know Tiglin has a mixture of nationalities availing of the service. It might be an idea to let us know the range of people - not just Irish, but other nationalities - with whom Tiglin works.