Mr. Ger Deering:

The vast majority of them are in need. It is theoretically possible that somebody's circumstances could change significantly, even when they are on HAP, and they may no longer be in need of social housing. This is possible but it is the exception. The vast majority of people on HAP are in need of social housing. The question is whether we consider HAP to be social housing. I know this is the question Deputy Hearne asked me to answer but I feel it is a policy decision. Certainly the people concerned are still in need of housing and social housing.