Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Then Mr. McCarthy knows that it was initiated by his Department in budget 2015 and entails six sites across five local authority areas. While it is yet to be initiated, it is causing considerable concern among the communities affected. Mr. McCarthy discussed sustainable communities and community development with Deputy Cassells but we must also discuss the social mix. I spent my time as a councillor promoting the idea of a social mix and the inclusion of rent allowance in Ballymun, so it would be incongruous to claim that a 100% social housing development in a neighbouring community is a good thing. What is the rationale? Most studies accept that a social mix is a social good. As such, why is the project proceeding in this way?