Eileen Flynn (Independent)

My first question relates to recent scandals. What extra measures have been introduced to prevent any repeat and to rebuild public trust? Only 28% of cases met the legal deadline last year. Why are social and affordable housing projects still waiting months for a decision? An coimisiún spent €10.8 million on legal fees in 2023, approximately one third of its budget. How does an coimisiún defend that level of spending when local services are under huge pressure? How many Traveller accommodation or social housing applications did the commission refuse or approve in the past year? Do its decisions hit marginalised communities harder? Given that 88 judicial review proceedings have already been lodged this year, does that show deep flaws in the decision-making process?

That is my first set of questions-----