Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has made its decisions, the money is in place and the structures must now be followed. In the meantime, we must ensure a better response, particularly for the homeless and people sleeping rough, for the coming winter and for the work the NGOs do in respect of this issue. I hope that arising from the death of the unfortunate man down the street this week's meeting will ensure a follow through so that we get the best possible result. I know from experience that it is exceptionally difficult to get some of those who are homeless to want to move to accommodation because of the nature of the problems they have.

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