Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

My amendment No. 40 is near identical to that of Deputy Duffy and seeks to ensure that apartments are included. This part of the Bill specifically mentions housing need in terms of owner-occupiers and references, in particular, houses and duplexes. Therefore, it is entirely appropriate that apartments are named as well.

As Deputy Duffy has said, there are lots of people for home ownership and people who want to be owner-occupiers. Apartments are as much a valid choice as a traditional house or duplex so it is entirely appropriate that apartments are specifically listed here.