Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask about something Mr. Stevens said in his opening statement regarding apartment standards. We have often heard the narrative that apartments in Ireland are very small. In the little time remaining, will Mr. Stevens give us his insight into apartment sizes here compared with what is expected in Europe, which has a longer history of apartment and multi-unit living? The two may not be truly comparable because there is a better system in the public realm, for example, better walkability and transport, in other countries than there is here.

People were highly critical of the build-to-rent standards. How do they compare to European standards and would they be suitable for long-term living if we were to apply them to cost-rental accommodation? The build-to-rent system is beginning to slow down.

I have asked many questions, but I wish to discuss apartment standards. Part of our Climate Action Plan will have to involve densification and apartment living. We need to embrace and address that.