Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

2:00 am

Photo of Thomas GouldThomas Gould (Cork North-Central, Sinn Fein)

Go raibh maith agat. The new guidelines in relation to the design and size of apartments refer to 32 sq. m. A new prison cell has 12 sq. m. We are going to be charging people approximately €2,000 and €2,500 now, and maybe even more, for one of these apartments when these new ones are built. Where is the fairness in this for people who are out working, trying to build a life and a future and will then be paying massive rents for smaller accommodation? Does the Minister think that is fair? I am just looking for a "Yes" or "No" answer.

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