Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We have provided a range of measures in terms of security for renters over the past number of years. The Deputy should acknowledge that. That is not to mention bringing in the tax credit for renters as well, which is an additional help in what is a very difficult situation for renters in the context of cost and prices. The fundamental way to deal with emergency accommodation is to build a consistent level of social housing that can take people off the housing list and out of homelessness.

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