Mr. Frank Curran:

I am confident that we will achieve the target of more than 9,000 units this year. Currently, the pipeline is 23,000 dwellings so there is 11,000 under construction, 3,500 dwellings about to commence on site; and a further 8,500 dwellings at the planning and design stage. These dwellings are spread over 1,200 separate projects that are being delivered by both local authorities and AHBs. In addition, proposals for a further 8,000 dwellings are currently being considered by local authorities and AHBs. It is a very strong pipeline.