Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

At a time when we have record homelessness, the Government has made a decision that is going to increase homelessness further. The explanations we have been given so far hold no weight. We have been told that 1,500 new homes will be purchased as part of the tenant in situprogramme, but that had already been announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. We urgently need full accountability in respect of and statements on this matter.

See this speech in context