Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Harrington would accept that the evidence suggests there is a lack of expediency. The process is so drawn out. We hear from approved housing bodies how long it takes for departmental approval. They go through the Housing Agency in a relatively short time and then they have to duplicate that work which can take anything up to six months. The cost of construction is rising, so things are costing more in the long run because of that delay. Is it something the Housing Agency is aware of as an issue? Mr. Harrington mentioned going through a process, but when AHBs are saying that there is undue delay and it is coming from the Department, that is something that could be simplified, I am sure.