556. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether increased rents are now the main cause of increased homelessness here; his views on whether the reduction in capital spending on social housing between 2007 to 2012, which is estimated to be in the region of 70%, is a driving force resulting in increased levels of homelessness; if the use of National Asset Management Agency-controlled properties as affordable accommodation could be considered, perhaps even as an interim measure; the portion of NAMA's housing stock that would be suitable for use as affordable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40256/14]

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556. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether increased rents are now the main cause of increased homelessness here; his views on whether the reduction in capital spending on social housing between 2007 to 2012, which is estimated to be in the region of 70%, is a driving force resulting in increased levels of homelessness; if the use of National Asset Management Agency-controlled properties as affordable accommodation could be considered, perhaps even as an interim measure; the portion of NAMA's housing stock that would be suitable for use as affordable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40256/14]

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