Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Curran keeps repeating the point about the acquisition of land. Many of the local authorities have very substantial land banks which have not been developed. The Chair asked about the synergy between the Land Development Agency and local authorities. There seems to be some conflict here. On one hand, we are discussing disposing of land and on the other we are talking about acquiring more, where the focus must be on delivering houses. One thing that has come clearly from today's discussion is the strong support for the mixed tenure. I do not think anyone is in doubt about that.

I posed a question at the beginning of the meeting. Affordable rental and purchase must be based on income, not on location. I referenced that in terms of market rents. I am interested to hear a comment on that statement.