We need to ensure the money is spent wisely, but it is not the most significant cost. The most significant cost is to the people involved and to the fabric of our society – Focus Ireland Life President and Founder, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy.

Given the scale & implications of the housing & homelessness crisis, it's disappointing the issue hasn't featured far more prominently in election debates: Fr McVerry.

Bishop questions whether the State really cares about marriage in view of the fact that it doesn't have marriage preparation courses.

“We are focusing far too much on the performance of the economy and not nearly enough on issues such as aging, social housing and sustainability" - Dr Seán Healy.

“Most families in hotels and B&Bs are being forced into homelessness and emergency accommodation because of huge rent increases in private rental sector" - SVP.

Jesuit concerned that the Government does not fully appreciate the scale and seriousness of the housing and homelessness crisis.

Homeless campaigner and former soccer international honoured for "their work in the fields of social justice and sport”.

Difficulty in accessing social protection payments linked to escalating homelessness crisis.