Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Domestic violence plagues society and particularly affects women and children. We have seen examples over the years in our clinics. Will there be a provision in the housing Bill to recognise that domestic violence is a primary cause of homelessness? Safe Ireland and similar groups are looking for such a provision. It is very important. The Taoiseach has said the housing Bill is coming before the Dáil. How soon? He said it would be this term, but can he provide a date? It is very important that local authorities have some guidance on homelessness. It is a big issue.

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