Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My final point is that I am concerned about some of the comments today regarding the ten-year mix between affordable, cost-rental and social housing. If I was to be a sceptic or if I was to doubt the Minister or Government, it almost seems to me that the LDA is being structured in such a way as to deliver affordable and cost-rental housing and to leave the provision of social housing up to local authorities. That would be very concerning because the whole concept of the agency was to provide balanced development across all three areas. Mr. O'Rourke made a comment in on it being only 10% for St. Kevin's. I know Mr. Coleman said that they will discuss that with the council. When we are talking about housing need, there is a huge need for cost-rental and affordable housing but also social housing in Cork. That really has to be looked at to ensure that the Government is not trying to change the LDA from what it was originally set out when it is only just up and running.