Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, United Left) | Oireachtas source

I too wish everyone working in the Houses of the Oireachtas a peaceful festive break. We can all go home, close our doors and have a nice Christmas dinner. Last week the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, introduced a housing strategy commitment that people living on the street would be given secure accommodation before 25 December. I asked that 45 minutes be put aside this week for a report on this to the House. Can the Tánaiste or the Minister confirm that these beds will be provided and where they will be provided? Last week Focus Ireland supplied 30 beds but that leaves a need for around 160.

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