Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My responsibilities are towards the areas that I control. I will speak to the other Ministers involved. I have a long briefing note. When these data were being put together initially, there were discussions around adding figures, particularly those from domestic violence refuges. It was not possible to do that at the time.

Regarding the new community units, a series of other considerations need to be factored in that are not necessarily covered by citing simple numbers. Some people may be in different types of circumstance and with different entitlements depending on, for example, whether they are here to stay. In some ways, this could inaccurately skew the figures. My key issue is the need for accuracy and a consistent method of calculation so that we can determine whether trends are improving.

I would like the opportunity to clarify a number of matters regarding the Home Sweet Home campaign. The Deputy referred-----

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