Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response on this issue. I also acknowledge the public commitment he has given to the regions through the Housing First programme in the first instance and the provision of further funding in the short term to address these issues in a meaningful way. As with the first issue I raised, I hope his public relations team and officials will keep members of the public and Deputies informed about progress in this area, including through the departmental website. The Minister is committed to publishing reports at various stages in the years ahead and I expect him to do likewise on this matter.

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