Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a final question for the two CCMA witnesses. The CEO of NAMA was before this committee before Christmas, and spoke about the properties that were made available to local authorities, and the take-up of those properties. In fairness, both the Department and NAMA provided statistics on that. One comment made by the Housing Agency that irked me at the time was that there was an over-concentration of supply of social housing in particular areas. I recognise that the witnesses from the CCMA are representing managers of all local authorities. What generally is their attitude on that issue ? I am conscious that a manager from Limerick is present. I have covered the issues facing the regeneration programme there and the need to address historical issues. The witnesses will also be aware of good housing estates in my home town of Navan. I have a philosophy that is perhaps different from that of the Housing Agency on this issue, because I believe in affordable social housing on a significant scale. I recognise the progress being made in puncturing those numbers to the level we have seen. Can the witnesses comment on large scale housing?