Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

As regards mobile homes, I suggest that it is an opt-in. It is not a compulsory definition, which may annoy or upset people if they take it as a slur. If an individual or group thinks that because they are living in a mobile home they are homeless, let them opt in to the clause. It is not beyond the wit of the Minister of State's advisers to come up with a wording that would achieve the obvious aims of what we are trying to do.

I am disappointed with the Minister of State's response and I serve notice that we will be tabling amendments on Report Stage specifically on the obligations of local authorities to produce service plans for the homeless. If Senator Doherty wishes to push this amendment, he will have our support.