The Taoiseach says he doesn't believe TDs and Senators sleeping in their cars in Dublin is a widespread problem.
This comes as reports suggest a small number of public representatives from outside the capital, are struggling to find hotel rooms on days when the Dail sits, with some resorting to sleeping in their cars.
The high cost of hotel rooms and the influx of Ukrainian refugees are adding to issues with hotel accommodation in Dublin.
One TD based in the west of Ireland is quoted as saying that he has resorted to sleeping in his car on two occasions and considered sleeping in his office but was concerned he would set off an alarm.
Another Mayo Deputy revealed that he has stayed in Co. Westmeath, over an hour's commute from Dublin, because it was the closest accommodation he could find.
Micheal Martin doesn't believe this is a common occurrence:
" I don't think it's a widespread phenomenon to be frank about it. But clearly tourism has rebounded, which we saw from figures this morning. There is always pressure in a city like Dublin. But again I don't think there are too many TD's sleeping in cars. But there are pressures".
