John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of an advocate system for homeless persons as advocated by the homeless support group Trust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36628/05]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 79: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent initiative, building trust in the community, by the homeless support group Trust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36630/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 79 together.

I welcome all contributions to the debate on how the provision of services to homeless persons might be improved. The independent review of the homelessness strategies, commissioned by my Department, has evaluated the implementation of the strategies and their associated action plans. The outcome of this review, together with publications from other agencies such as Trust, will inform future policy in the area of homelessness.