Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Rents are still increasing, so more people will present. Of those people who find themselves homeless, their last residence was more than likely rental accommodation. Families go from rental accommodation to families, to displacement and then to homelessness. We are still in exceptional circumstances. It is still an option and it must remain an option. It is unfortunate, but it remains an option. I want to have the Minister confirm that rather than making a commitment that cannot be adhered to.