956. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the concerns of officials of councils and An Garda Síochána regarding the implications of allocating 50% of all senior citizen housing vacancies to homeless persons; his views that in some cases this can lead to disturbance and anti-social activity for existing residents, as some homeless persons have additional problems with addiction and mental health issues and require an alternative supported setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20307/15]

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956. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the concerns of officials of councils and An Garda Síochána regarding the implications of allocating 50% of all senior citizen housing vacancies to homeless persons; his views that in some cases this can lead to disturbance and anti-social activity for existing residents, as some homeless persons have additional problems with addiction and mental health issues and require an alternative supported setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20307/15]

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