Housing minister says he has stopped estimating when homeless numbers will drop

Housing minister James Browne has decided to halt projections on when the number of homeless people will decrease, focusing instead on "maximising the delivery of homes" by revising construction regulations. This shift emphasizes the need for immediate action to build more housing rather than waiting for future estimates. The move underscores a strategic change in addressing homelessness, suggesting that practical, immediate housing solutions are prioritized over speculative future statistics. This decision could signal a more proactive approach to tackling one of the country's pressing social issues.