Séamus McGrath (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a question for both Dublin City Council and Westmeath County Council, and in particular Ms Hayes, who mentioned acquiring properties that would be used for short-term emergency accommodation. Is that a relatively new departure that is being considered? What kinds of properties is she talking about? Are they actual houses or will they be larger properties with multiple family units? Is it single family unit accommodation or multiples? What stage are we at with that? Is it an advanced plan? Is the Department of housing supportive of it? Will Ms Hayes address those questions initially? I am not sure if Westmeath County Council has similar plans but will someone comment on it?