Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister referred to the report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors and I do not question the integrity of that but it is not an analysis on behalf of Government. Given the significance of this public policy issue there should be a State-commissioned analysis of the cost of delivering new homes. The amendment was ruled out of order but I will consider another way of raising it on Report Stage. In the meantime, could the Minister take up the issue with the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government and secure agreement that such a report would be prepared and come back to the committee?