Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is absolutely true that a situation has now arisen in respect of the Grand Canal. Last week in this House, I stood here and told the Deputy we had to deal with Mount Street. I am telling him now that we will deal with the Grand Canal. Action will be taken. I accept Deputy Bacik's bona fides on this matter, knowing it is in her constituency as well.

I need to say this: we have to have a broader discussion about migration that is not just about accommodation. If it is solely one about accommodation, we will find ourselves in a situation-----

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