Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In advance of today's meeting I spoke to my Fianna Fáil colleagues on both local authorities represented today. From Cork's perspective, there was particular praise, particularly from Councillor Tony Fitzgerald, who talked about the regeneration in the north-west area, in Knocknaheeny and so on. There is a question as to whether the council is doing enough to deliver on affordable housing. I accept that we passed the legislation only 12 months ago, which means that the idea that houses would be available 12 months later is a literal impossibility.