Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On another issue, the Minister told us last week that 600 people in direct provision had received their status but cannot get out of direct provision. Is the Government doing anything to make it possible for them to get out by actively finding places for them to live?

We know there is a desperate housing shortage for so many people in Ireland. However, it requires action on the Government's part to get these 600 people out not only to make space for others but also to improve the conditions and end the overcrowding.