Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on the important matter of Traveller accommodation. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for the opportunity to correct the record. The senior Minister could not be present and he sends his apologies. I work with him in the Department and I am here on his behalf. He is directly involved in this issue. The Minister is not in the business of promising "the sun, moon and stars". That is not what he does and it is unfair to say that. Most people will at least respect the fact that he is genuine in what he tries to do. We are trying to tackle a housing crisis and it is a genuine attempt. He does not promise "the sun, moon and stars". If the Deputy wants to be helpful, she should leave that rhetoric out of the debate.

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