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

I thank the Minister for the discussions here today. It is important that this topic is being put front and centre. Last year, the first quarterly report of the Housing for All plan showed that, last year, building commenced on 30,000 homes. That was a high since 2008. There were 39,000 planning permission grants for homes. They are really important figures because they show that the tide is starting to turn. They show that delivery is happening as a result of investment and plans. The foundations for homes are being built every year. The Minister did a fantastic politician's job of sidestepping one of my questions earlier, so I will ask it again.