Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The pyrite levy Bill which is still on the Order Paper relates to a proposed mechanism to fund dealing with the pyrite problem. It is not being proceeded with and work is under way on legislation to establish the pyrite board. That Bill will be published shortly.

The heads of the housing Bill are due by the end of the year and will be published early next year with a view to implementing the legislation. Housing and homelessness are important issues and I have referred to them recently in response to questions. The Minister of State with responsibility for housing is concerned about the matter. She is in contact with the agencies dealing with the homeless, the various categories of homelessness and the reasons for homelessness.

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