Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I suggest, arising from this meeting, that there be an updated response or email to all authorities about the various buildings to ascertain the current position with regard to utilisation of the buildings for necessary and urgent housing purposes. Thousands of people are homeless and thousands require accommodation of varying levels of quality. It may be felt in some quarters that this does not apply to them but it applies to us all. I ask that there be a quick response to a probe to find out what is going on. We cannot afford to live with the luxury of unoccupied or empty spaces all over the country at a time when space is at a premium. I would be grateful if the Minister of State did that.