Rapid-build homes not a silver bullet for homeless crisis, says Simon Coveney

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has admitted that rapid-build homes will not provide a “silver bullet” in solving the homeless and housing crises.

Appearing at the committee on housing, planning, and local government Mr Coveney said a number of buildings are being looked at to see if they can be converted to accommodate rough sleepers over the winter period.

Mr Coveney outlined a new repair and leasing initiative to allow local authorities to provide up-front funding to property owners to bring vacant properties up to standard.