Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am glad there will be a report forthcoming on this matter. The effect of these measures is tax forgone. That is money we could spend on other things, such as social housing, and on housing measures to address the crisis we are experiencing.

I worked for Cork Simon Community for many years. In 2009, we were able to say there was no rough sleeping in the city. Look at how things have changed since and how the problem has escalated. It is important that we examine what we spend our money on but also what we forgo in terms of tax income. Therefore, I am glad the report is forthcoming.