Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The modular units and the work around that came in almost on budget, not over it. Where it became complicated was with the site, the delivery of water, electricity and sewers. Some of these sites were in very poor locations and it took a lot of work and effort. We see that, only recently from the Minister for housing, houses are reaching nearly €1 million. If we were to build those modular homes today, we would be looking at a way higher number. The modular units have a lifespan of 60 years. They are an asset to the State going forward. I hope that when the war in Ukraine ends, we can hand these back to the local authorities and they will become a valuable asset to the State.