Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests for their presentations and for the work they are all doing in the area of housing generally. The fastest and most sustainable way to address the crisis by increasing supply and affordability is to use existing vacant properties. The initiatives being undertaken by the Department and local authorities are welcome. I know from speaking to members of local authorities around the country that they welcome and support additional resources and investments. They feel they are getting a strong response. People in towns and villages around the country see the value.

Mr. Kehoe made a point about additional resources. How many vacant housing officers and town regeneration officers are in place? Has the CCMA an estimate, or when will it have an estimate, for the additional resources it will be looking for in respect of the 31 local authorities?