Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is a huge difference between having something in the NPF, which is a legally binding, statutory plan, and having something in section 219. The Minister knows, as we do, some local authorities have good housing action plans while others are patchy. If he wants to ensure consistency, standardisation and compliance, the best way to do it is put it in the NPF. Sections 19 to 22, inclusive, and 219 do not have the same force. That is why I support my colleagues.