Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

At total of 12,000 people exited homelessness last year. We accept that there is a challenge ahead. That is why we are working on this matter. It is a priority for the Government. I will make the point one more time for Senator Leyden. Some €2.4 billion, the highest amount ever in the history of the State, will be spent on housing and homelessness.

I welcome a former Ceann Comhairle and friend, Dr. Rory O'Hanlon, to the Gallery. He is very welcome.