Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We know that housing is a key issue. Also, for the people we on this committee represent, the delivery of social and affordable housing is going to be crucial in the coming months and years. Obviously, it would be extremely concerning if the level of inflation, as projected, happens as it will impact on the delivery of housing. Does the council expect inflation relating to construction to continue to be an issue? In light of the amount of funding that has been allocated, will inflation have an impact in terms of the number of houses that will be delivered?