Francis Noel Duffy (Dublin South West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and Ministers of State for their briefings. In January, I asked the Minister when the referendum on a right to housing would be delivered, what role the housing commission would have in delivering on the commitment in this regard and how organisations such as Home For Good will be engaged in the process. I would appreciate if the Minister would give us an update on this commitment. In particular, when will the commission will be established? Will the referendum be prioritised by the commission? When is it expected that the referendum could be held? Has the Department considered what role this housing committee might have in reviewing the wording of the referendum when it is put forward by the commission? I strongly believe the wording should be reviewed by the committee. This will provide an open and important debate which will strengthen the wording, hopefully to assist in gaining cross-party support for the referendum.