Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In his usual flowery language the Deputy has sought to put responsibility where it is not. Surely he is not advocating that the Government should intervene in a court process. The matter is before the courts and Mr. Justice Finnegan has been allowed an opportunity by all parties to come up with a report. I share the Deputy's frustration at the length of time it is taking, but that is not the issue in hand. I understand Mr. Justice Finnegan has been making progress with financial institutions in resolving the issues involved.

In the meantime, I have been very much involved with the Department in ensuring that Dublin City Council is supportive of the residents in their temporary accommodation as far as possible.

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