Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

The Department maintains ongoing contacts with the local authorities which also inform us about the feedback they are receiving. Some local authorities have taken a focused approach to sales, particularly in the Dublin region, and consult the Department regularly. We continue to monitor developments in this regard. The Deputy will be aware that I recently introduced an implementation plan for the homeless strategy. Alternative options are available to the local authorities.

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