Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The issue of private housing has been raised. I do not take the position of the CIF but I believe there are major problems with the supply of private housing in Ireland. Affordability is the primary issue. Two thirds of the people are probably always going to use private housing. It is a huge issue and very problematic.

It has not been addressed for years by any Government. There is a limit as to how much we can do but it would be negligent of us to ignore the fact that there are major problems in the delivery of private housing.