Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator makes a valid point but it would very much apply for commercial buildings that require refurbishment. What has come back from the Cabinet subcommittee is that there is not sufficient take-up of available accommodation from providers. We are in 2023. It is due to finish in a year-and-a-half. Therefore, as we stand at the moment, looking back there has been quite a large increase over the past 12 months. When we are looking at it over a period of time, building it out to 2028 provides that five-year period.