Leo Varadkar under fire for comments on homelessness
Comments made the Taoiseach about the homeless crisis have sparked anger from groups dealing with rough sleepers.
Answering questions at yesterday's Fine Gael conference in Cavan, the Taoiseach said the Government's plan was working and Ireland had a 'low rate of homelessness by international standards'.
The Simon Communities of Ireland have tweeted, saying the Taoiseach's figures don't include rough sleepers, and those in squats or on friends' sofas.
Anthony Flynn CEO of Inner City Helping Homeless claims it's a 'Walter Mitty' style remark that doesn't reflect the real situation on the ground.
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