Mr. Paul O'Neill:

Our statement is focused on the schemes under way that specifically include an affordable purchase or affordable rental piece. We are trying to support as many local authorities as possible. To give the Senator a flavour, we are working with Westmeath, Kildare, Wicklow and talking to Sligo, Donegal, Kerry and Cork county councils. We are trying to stretch ourselves out as broadly as possible. The Senator can rest assured in that respect.

We spoke about affordable policy and when that will come into play. That will happen but the biggest enemy, to me, is time. It is about the length of time to get these schemes to procurement. From our perspective, we are encouraging local authorities, which are looking at sites to start the ball rolling by getting master plans and planning prepared for them. Not only does it de-risk sites, it gets the process up and running as quickly as possible. That is the key message we are giving.