Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister mentioned the family transition homes. I am concerned that people on waiting lists do not have the same opportunities available to them if the transition homes have leases of up to two years' duration. It was a bold commitment that was made in the document. I acknowledge that and wish the Minister every success with it. I hope the target of ending that as a source of accommodation by June 2017 can be achieved. Four options will be available between now and then. As an example of the Minister moving in the right direction, how successful has it been since the document was produced? How many families have been moved out of commercial hotels since the document was produced? Does the Minister have an idea?

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