Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Joyce for his presentation and for mentioning that he believes the cause of the crisis is the reliance on privatisation. It is really important that we stress that each time, and practically everyone on the committee will agree with that. The previous Government's plan, the 2020 plan, was to deliver 80% of housing through the private sector. That will not happen, and it will not solve the problem. Therefore, I welcome the fact that Mr. Joyce said that in his opening statement.

On his list of recommendations, No. 7 is on the mortgage-to-rent scheme. Mr. Joyce used the term as well, but the State needs to take "leadership". That is what must come out of this committee in a final report also. It has to be simplified for people. How does Mr. Joyce suggest we simplify it?

How long is the waiting list to access FLAC services? Does it have a waiting list or how do people apply for the services?