Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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A Government decision would be needed on whether the agency is the direction we go. If so, it will take some time. It is not something that can be brought about today or tomorrow, nor should it be. However, I believe that is the direction Government policy should go. It does not necessarily have to be this Government but whatever Government is in place could do it. Policy should be to set up an agency that can co-ordinate accommodation and wider integration issues. I hope if it is agreed as a policy, that this Government can begin the work of moving us in that direction and, at the same time, enhance the level of expertise in the operationalisation of these policy responses in my Department. Potentially, many of those experts could migrate to the agency if the decision is taken to establish one.