Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am as aware as the Deputy of the grim reality for those who find themselves in precarious rental accommodation, not to mention the reality for homeless people or those facing the risk of homelessness. The plans for next year include meeting the housing needs of over 27,000 families, of which 10,000 will be met through local authority programmes to build new homes, either through direct build or by approved housing bodies. We are looking to a situation in which more homes are delivered directly by the State than in the past. More will be done next year than this year but we do so, we also must find ways to accommodate and support citizens who face the grim reality described by the Deputy.

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