John Dolan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will focus on two areas on which I am interested to hear the responses from both organisations. While two organisations are before the committee, they are ad idemabout the multi-faceted nature of the problem in terms of mental health, the physical aspect, drugs and so on.

I should not say that is impressive but it is important to hold those three things together. Nearly all the population is caught up in one way or another.

I should apologise before I ask my two questions because I am going to have to leave later on. I should be here for the answers but forgive me if I have to leave before the meeting closes.

Ms Randall referenced the causal and consequential aspects. I am interested in the responses from both. What is the ratio or impact of causal things? What are the consequential things that come on the back of sheer homelessness?

Dr. O'Reilly commented on how a health strategy in isolation from housing will not do it. That is a hint to me to talk about the things that are beyond health. Clearly, housing is one of them. What other things help or hinder? That is the main question.

Within the health area, we have to go back to the physical, mental health, drugs and other aspects of the problem. How will I frame the question? How well or efficient or co-ordinated or timely are responses within the health area and across public services generally? How does the system, in the round, come to the aid of people when it is most needed? When can it be most effective?