Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am afraid that when we come into September, some families will still be in hotels or bed and breakfast accommodation because of exceptional circumstances, which was signalled when the target was first put in place last year. They may have particular needs of which we must be very mindful, and for which we must find a tailored solution. I wish it were not the case but that is a situation we will have in September, unfortunately.

The comments on the report from yesterday are welcome, as are the recommendations. Many of the recommendations are already in train, and when one has the opportunity to go to the Crosscare, Mater Dei, facility one will see that in action.

On the issue of the Leap cards, my understanding is that an agreement has already been reached for the school year, so there should not be any delay in making sure that families have those by the beginning of the school term in September.

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