Michael Harty (Clare, Independent)
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To what extent does mental illness contribute to homelessness? Is it a primary cause of homelessness and what effect does homelessness have in precipitating a mental illness? I expect it is a huge problem. Does the trust see a role for the rural resettlement scheme? People can voluntarily move from urban areas, where there are major housing shortages and homelessness to a huge degree, to rural areas where they would have greater acceptance within the community and fit in and be welcomed as an addition to it. They might perhaps have a better quality of life.