Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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The phrase "of those" is key. Members might like to note that.

Paragraph 1.3 of the submission, on exiting prison into homelessness, states that having permanent and stable accommodation reduces the risk of reoffending by 20%. The paper was produced in 2002, which is 15 years ago. It was not produced here in Ireland. Does Ms Randall believe the statistics, the referencing, still hold in broad terms? Where does the responsibility - I use the word quite purposely - lie in terms of giving a more up-to-date picture of what things are like in 2017 in this respect? We all accept absolutely that permanent and stable accommodation is critical. It is everyone's right. It is not only a matter of trying to reduce recidivism. Ultimately, it is a critical part of addressing the problem. Would Ms Randall like to comment on that?