Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will. While we are working to increase supply, the measures to address the immediate effects of homelessness have been identified in the implementation plan and the State's response to homelessness. The Government put in place a multifaceted set of responses to deal with the breadth of issues being faced. The approach taken has been to tackle the problem from every angle. There have been many mistakes and problems in the housing market. If we are to reverse past failures, we must take a comprehensive approach that is broad in scope, recognises all tenures, boosts supply to a level that meets demand, helps tenants, as well as home buyers, and is attractive to all stakeholders. We are facing major challenges and solving them will take time, but the foundations of a solution have been laid. Time will be necessary to implement them. This work needs to continue and every angle must be explored to improve the position.

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