Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have seven questions. We might look again at An Bord Pleanála and e-planning. They are way down the list. The Minister might touch on what is happening at the Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum. I want to flag a major problem with Cherrywood strategic development zone. There is a shortfall of approximately €60 million and there is a dispute between the stakeholders. That dispute needs to be resolved quickly. This is one of our biggest strategic development zones with great potential for homes of all tenure types. The Minister might touch on Thornton Hall and the massive landbank owned by the State. What is being put to use there in terms of housing?

The Minister might tell us about progress in respect of the national strategy for affordability. We also need a national cost-rental policy. On the classification of the approved housing bodies as on-balance sheet by EUROSTAT, given what we know about the national children's hospital project and the major demands on capital spending, I have concerns. We must not lose focus. I know the Minister will not do so. There are demands on capital and I hope they will not impact on Rebuilding Ireland.

On reform for Part V, I am a great advocate of going back to 15%. Ideally it should be 20% but let us start by getting it from 10% to 15%. What is the Minister's view on the Part V increase from 10% to 15%?