Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the homeless and housing, I note the increase of €0.5 billion. As has been stated already, the increase of €69 million for social housing will enable local authorities to source accommodation for an additional 14,000 households and the 500 modular units. I note there is a €17 million increase in funding for emergency accommodation and the use of €10 million from the sale of Bord Gáis Éireann for the affordable housing scheme. Obviously, it is not enough and we will have to keep on doing more because homelessness and housing are a priority.

Regarding the Lansdowne Road agreement and the restoration of wages for the public service, I want councillors, as public servants, included in that and I ask the Minister of State to refer to that aspect.