Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I imagine one of the difficulties with acquisitions or with relying on the private sector to build assets and then buying them, that is, the use of turnkeys, is a poor mix of developments. Mr. Murray can correct me if I am wrong. In Cork, 50% of the housing waiting list is made up of single people. We are not building any properties to cater for that cohort. Most of the turnkey developments are three-bedroom or four-bedroom properties, which are more suitable for families. Is the type of development a difficulty when local authorities look at housing lists and try to plan for the years ahead? Is there even scope to take concern on board or is it just a case of needing to build or purchase as much as possible now to address a crisis?