Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

An incredible €1.8 billion will be invested this year in the various social and affordable housing schemes administered by my Department. The year 2002 saw the delivery of the highest level of output under the range of social and affordable housing measures for over 15 years, when the social and affordable housing needs of in excess of 12,700 households were met. While the March 2002 assessment of housing needs indicated that 48,400 households were listed as being in need of long-term social housing, it is important to remember that each of these households comprises individuals with their own set of needs.

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