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

I thank Ms Hegarty. I can take from that that the weakness of the public sector side of delivery as a counterbalance and counter-cyclical part of housing delivery is a key issue. The access, or lack thereof, of small builders to finance for land is a key structural weakness that needs to be addressed, as well as other ways to support smaller builders, and that is a key part of delivery.

In her opening statement, she said the drive for speed and lightweight construction in the short term has not been adequately assessed against the long-term investment need for new housing to be climate resilient, safe and sustainable for the next 100 years.

I understand that lightweight construction includes using more wood-framed construction, for example. There are potential environmental benefits to using these materials. Will Ms Hegarty expand on her concerns in order that I can fully understand them?