Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of that and understand that the cost of living is a big challenge for those at the beginning of their careers, particularly in Dublin. That is why we have created the Land Development Agency and why we are seeking to make progress in the provision of affordable housing.

On the point about higher costs, I do not believe we will approach the figures the Senator mentioned. The main reason for that is that we are now clear about the exact tendered price rather than the anticipated price. We are now debating prices after the tendering process is complete for key parts of the hospital. For those reasons I do not believe we will be looking at the kind of changes the Senator has suggested.