John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The last point made there is important. There needs to be an education piece done in respect of what MMC actually comprises. The first timber frame houses built in County Waterford were developed at Farmleigh more than 20 years ago. At the time, people said it was not going to work and these were matchstick houses that would never take off. Mr. Parlon stated that the ability to provide more such houses is now maxed out, however. His comment to my colleague, Deputy Higgins, regarding proven concept and evidence of good quality is an important part of all that. Over time, when people see these are robust and liveable houses of the highest quality, rather than being an inferior project, that mindset will change. The 3D modular in terms of the Ukrainian piece will have that desired effect.

In his opening statement, Mr. Parlon made the point that 50% of scheme homes delivered in 2022 were 2D timber. This ties in with the comment in respect of timber being maxed out at the moment. To what exactly is he referring in terms of scheme homes? Obviously, it is not 50% of units delivered via all methods last year. To what exactly was he referring?