Proinsias De Rossa
Question:47 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment the proposals, if any, the Government has to provide a long term solution to the problem of homelessness, especially in view of the deaths of a number of homeless people sleeping rough in the Dublin area this winter; if he intends to take any steps to ensure the provision of additional hostel accommodation; if he will provide further assistance for voluntary groups dealing with the homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter.