Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

There have been numerous cases where people who have lost their homes have experienced difficulties in applying for social housing. We must have new criteria to deal with people in that position. The current application form does not cater for certain people who were previously home owners but whose properties have been taken by the banks or otherwise. This issue must be taken into account in order to cater for such people.

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