Ms Norma Purtill:

The allocation process is dealt with on a case-by-case basis. We would do a thorough assessment of a family. If they need an extra room, a downstairs room, for the individual child we would look at the supply we have. If we have the supply, we can make an allocation on that basis. As I have mentioned a number of times, it is down to our supply versus our demand.

I take on board the Cathaoirleach's comments on the one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. I will feed them back to our housing construction unit. I know it is working with the Government to try to get one-bedroom units. I will certainly feed that back to them.