Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)

In conclusion, housing is a right of everyone and the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill includes innovative measures in respect of various schemes. However, it must prioritise homelessness. At present, there are massive social housing waiting lists of more than 56,000 people who are waiting to get a home from the Government, there are management companies which are unregulated at present, as well as the issue in respect of fire safety.

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