Maire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Senator Ó Clochartaigh keeps reminding me, Dubs and those who are caught in the urban centres of the beauty of our language, culture and what is "the bog" to the Dubs. The Senator has a great heart. He is a great human and I will miss him very much. Go raibh míle maith agat for all the help you gave me and for the divilment as well. It was enjoyable. I will see you soon.

I congratulate Dublin Region Homeless Executive on its response last night to the adverse weather conditions and on rough sleepers. I would like to find an alternative to the term "rough sleepers", however. It is not adequate. I refer to those sleeping outside. I was at a meeting in St. Catherine's community centre in Dublin 8 on Monday night. All the volunteers came in and set up from 60 to 80 beds in an area to encourage and welcome those who sleep outside. The response from the public has been incredible. The public have been encouraged by email, app, telephone and text to alert Peter McVerry Trust and Dublin Region Homeless Executive about vulnerable people sleeping outside. Considering the weather conditions that are still to come, including the storm and the freezing and snowy conditions, I appeal to those sleeping outside to avail themselves of any bed being offered for the moment because it gives life-saving warmth in this adverse period.