Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the new rental assistance scheme is intended to be a long-term housing option for housing applicants; if so, the categories of persons to whom this option will be available; the length of time he anticipates housing applicants will be engaged in the scheme before a long-term housing solution will be offered in the event that it is not to be a long-term housing solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37288/05]

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