Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the comments she has made since her election, particularly about improving the plight of those on low incomes. I was personally impressed by what she said about prioritising social and affordable housing. At present, six people are presenting to the services of Threshold every day because they are at risk of becoming homeless. There is a huge and crushing need for additional housing in Dublin, in particular. I appreciate the new Tánaiste's decision to make that a priority. I also welcome her comment that we will rule with our heads and our hearts, and not just with our heads, as we go forward.