Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the vacant site levy, I am aware that for legal reasons the Minister was precluded from commencing this measure before 2018. Why was a levy in excess of 3% of the value of the property not considered? Some people have been sitting on vacant sites for long periods.

Pressure must be put on the National Asset Management Agency to provide more social housing units because more social housing is required. Given that the 10% social housing requirement under Part V will not meet current needs, will consideration be given to increasing it?

If land banks are identified as belonging to the State, how quickly can they be transferred and used for housing?

The Minister has indicated that the Living City initiative is geared towards work done by owner occupiers. For how long must those who avail of the initiative remain the owner occupier of the premises in question? In Dublin people with large houses are converting them into unsuitable accommodation, namely, tiny box rooms, because there is a demand for a certain type of housing.

On first-time buyers, potential buyers are paying more in rent than they would pay if they had a mortgage.