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

We are, as the Deputy knows, doing a number of things. The main focus has been on increasing the supply of emergency accommodation dramatically in recent months so that people do not feel they are forced to find accommodation in totally unsuitable circumstances, whether that is in Internet cafés or elsewhere.

On the overcrowding within the private rental market, the focus has been on a dramatic increase in the supply of social housing, which is now very much under way. There has also been a focus on Airbnb's role in the private rental market. I have met Airbnb recently to discuss how we can deal appropriately with some of the concerns people have. There is a whole range of different areas. The number of inspections of rental properties will also increase significantly through local authorities which we have committed to in the new rental strategy.

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