Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

When will the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill be introduced and will it deal with the frightening situation relating to homelessness in cities throughout the country? The position in respect of the latter is particularly bad in Dublin, where there has been an 88% increase in the level of homelessness during the past 12 months. I am sure the Taoiseach is aware that not far from the gates of Leinster House one can see homeless people sleeping rough. In view of the fact that harsh weather conditions will soon be upon us, might it be possible to expedite the introduction of the Bill to which I refer?

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