Maria Bailey (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While €1,200 is high for cost rental in that area and I would like the figure to be a lot lower, the reality is that the average rent in that area is in the region of €1,800 to €2,000.

While it is not ideal, I presume that when calculating the figures, one always goes for the lowest rent possible. That would be site specific; other sites may not have the excavation or underground car parking and so costs can come down. There are different variants. While a one-size-fits-all approach sounds amazing, realistically, the problem moves elsewhere.

We are all frustrated at the delays in delivering affordable housing and I understand the complexities involved. Are we now moving in the right direction?