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

I thank the Deputy. The last thing I am concerned about is my schedule, whether it is busy or not. All that matters is how we as a Government can meet the needs being raised in the House by Deputy Doherty and others in a compassionate and fair way while also being conscious that the funding involved and the commitment from the Exchequer is very significant. The Ministers, Deputies Darragh O'Brien and Michael McGrath, and I are aware that as we deal with this matter, we may well have other challenges to which we must respond regarding the future of building within our country. We are aiming to get that balance right. I can assure Deputy Doherty that I am absolutely aware of the human need he referred to. The Government will do all it can to conclude a process that aims to respond to this issue.

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