Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-04-20
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

It did, without question. It attacked them. People are saying they are better off out of the market. The strong advice we received was that it would make the housing situation worse and make homelessness worse if we proceeded. We have brought in measures. I do not know the circumstances of the case the Deputy raised. The council has resources to buy out that house, if possible. I am not sure of the circumstances.

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Sitting date: 2023-04-20