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

The Minister ran out of time. I am only joking. The question relates to the affordable housing regulations, which I know are coming down the tracks. I stress that as we are putting together these plans, we do so in a way that allows couples to plan for their future in order that they can aspire to purchase a home that they would be purchasing on the open market at an affordable rate. I want to make sure that we are planning and providing stability for young couples who opt for the affordable housing options. I will hand over my remaining three and a half minutes to the Minister to give him the opportunity to say what these Estimates for €4 billion mean to people who are struggling in the housing market and how it will help them this year.