John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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That is great. I know there have been real challenges around temporary accommodation. We have seen instances in recent weeks where communities have taken issue with the identification and selection of temporary accommodation. I absolutely know there are serious challenges and pressures involved. The Minister has alluded to poor communication with communities. I wish to talk a little about that. Not for one second am I talking about giving communities the power of veto over who goes into or resides in their communities. I would say, however, that there has been a lack of communication. That is a lack not of consultation but of communication. There are genuine concerns and in many communities, it is difficult to get a school place or GP. In terms of communications, what has been learned? The Minister has said he will be taking on additional people within the Department to improve communications and develop better communication strategies. Ms Baxter might talk a little about that.