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

The Deputy mentioned the motion, so I think that gives me the right to mention it as well. It is very regrettable that they are using their Dáil time for this stunt. I do not recall ever the Social Democrats bringing forward any legislation to address the housing challenge we face. I do not remember either of its Deputies attending the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government once to quiz me on Rebuilding Ireland when we have the quarterly reports, considering the many times I appear before that committee to deal with those issues. It is regrettable that they have chosen to use their time for a stunt rather than bringing forward an idea that they think might get the support of the House, be passed and do something.

We are constantly working to help families and children out of homelessness. We do that by trying to prevent them entering homelessness in the first place. In Dublin alone this year so far, for every two families that have presented to homeless services, we have found a home for one immediately. So far this year for all of those families and children-----

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