Mr. Eugene Cummins:

There are quite a number of unfinished housing estates around the country and in areas where, unfortunately, there is no need. It is very sad to see some of these houses empty and in a derelict state.

However, there is no demonstrated need for them. Having said that, in the case of all local authorities, extra moneys have been made available to try to bring them back into use in order that they will be available at some stage when the need is generated. It is still a significant issue to be addressed by all. Again, this is something we had to pick up. We did not build these houses, but we will finish them off.