Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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Deputy Hourigan has asked that her apologies be noted. I would like to pose a number of questions. If any member would like to come back in, he or she should raise a hand and I will call him or her in the order indicated on my screen.

I recall very well the debate in the House on the introduction of the housing assistance payment, HAP, when it was stated that unless it was accompanied by a significant house building programme it would absorb large amounts of money in perpetuity. We are seeing that now.

In the chart provided by Dr. Sweeney, he sets out percentages. Does he have the figures in terms of the finances, as opposed to the percentages, on HAP? I am seeking the actual spend on homelessness and the other key areas.