Minister for Housing James Browne has appeared to walk back Government plans to end homelessness by 2030, saying "projections and dates are not going to end homelessness".
Speaking at the sod turning of a new Land Development Agency housing development in Clongriffin, north Dublin, Minister Browne was asked if he would re-commit to the 2030 deadline.
In response, he said that his commitment is to "do the very best I can" and to ensure homes are built.
Minister Browne was asked a number of times if the deadline commitment to end homelessness by 2030 is still part of Government projections.
He responded by saying that his "commitment is to end homelessness" and that "projections and dates are not going to end homelessness".
The minister was separately asked about the latest homelessness figures, which will be published later today.
While saying the figure has not yet been provided to him, he is conscious of the fact that "homelessness is a significant challenge" and that his "focus is on preventing homelessness".
