Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We had a good debate this morning and during the week about housing output. The solution is supply, and we are increasing supply substantially. In Louth, the Deputy's county, he sees that and he sees the new builds, cost-rental and affordable homes for the first time and very impressive social housing output. I want any specific example the Deputy has. There is capacity in our emergency accommodation, and it is good-quality emergency accommodation. I do not want people to be in it, but when they are I want them to be in it for as little time as possible and then we can exit them into permanent housing supports. We have built 125,000 new homes since this Government came into office, a lot of it in the Deputy's constituency. He will see that supported by this Government. Challenges still remain, however, and the number one focus is on those who do not have a home and ensuring they have a safe and secure home.

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