Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Select Committee on Social Protection

Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised)

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am giving the top up on Croí Cónaithe for the islands. I know the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is looking at housing and what measures he can come up with. I am sure the Deputy has been talking to him about measures to assist the islands because we know housing is a significant issue on the islands. Regarding the three-year action plan, there is a commitment to review the cost of transporting goods on cargo services. I accept it costs more to build a house on an island because the materials must be brought over on a boat. The Department intends to have the review completed by the end of 2024. It is heavily subsidised but it still costs-----

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