Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a done deal. One of the top priorities of people my age who are not homeowners is being able to buy their own homes. I welcome the Minister's remarks on affordable housing because so many people my age are waiting with bated breath for the delivery of affordable housing. The uncertainty of living in rental accommodation is being compounded by the uncertainty that Covid presents as well as the fear of the economic impact Covid will have.

I welcome the Minister's actions to help renters from eviction during lockdown and to safeguard people whose income has been reduced or has disappeared due to Covid-19. Renters need security but they also need to be able to aspire to owning their own homes. Will the Minister give us a little more information on the affordable housing scheme and the budget behind it?