Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

Yes. Will the Leader make time available for the Minister to appear before the House to provide Members with clarification and further information in respect of his plans to ease the problem of homelessness? I welcome the fact that the Minister plans to move away from heavy dependence on emergency accommodation in hostels and private bed and breakfast establishments. We all want the homeless to be housed in permanent accommodation of a type that is much more suitable to their needs. I welcome the Minister's announcement earlier this morning and I want him to follow through on it. I would be interested in obtaining clarification in respect of this matter and also in having the Minister outline what are his targets.