Ms Niamh Randall:

Mr. Kavanagh made some of the points about homeless single people. One of the areas is also about encouraging local authorities to think about acquisitions. According to the 2013 figures, 44% of those on the social housing waiting lists were single. Therefore, we need to encourage local authorities to start looking at different types of housing stock as well. The point is that many who are in emergency services, who do not have dependants in their care, have children and a single unit would not be suitable for them anyway.

Deputy Butler made a point about the Housing First model. We cannot speak highly enough of it. The evidence shows it is a successful model. It works well for those who have multiple or complex needs and one can work with the homeless directly from rough sleeping. Once one provides them with an appropriate affordable home and then the supports in that home, it makes a considerable difference.

Mr. Griffin spoke well about the bureaucracy and I will not elaborate, except in terms of the deposit issue. The deposit issue is a massive problem in every part of the country. That is a key element that needs to change.