Catherine Murphy: How did a small-time barber buy a €24m facility for homeless people? 

Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy said several centres that have been targeted were owned by the same people, with some 'far from wealthy'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Dáil has heard concerns about how a retired Kildare barber purchased a €24m facility to be used to house homeless people. 

Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy was speaking as the Dáil heard statements on the spate of arson attacks on accommodation centres.