Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is not a problem with money here. All of these cases can be dealt with on an individual basis and quite a number are now being dealt with in that manner. As I said, the Minister decided that half of the housing accommodation being allocated by local authorities for tenancies should go to homeless people. Families in Dublin, Cork, Waterford or anywhere else that have a problem with landlords increasing their rent and moving them out can have their problem dealt with their rent supplement being increased, on an individual basis, by the Department of Social Protection. It is happening and people need to be informed of the facility. It is not a permanent solution by any means, but it means that people can have continued tenancy in their existing accommodation for a further period. That facility is available tonight and will be available tomorrow. It is not a question of money. Each case can be dealt with in the context of the individual circumstances.

See this speech in context