Michelle Mulherin (Fine Gael)
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We discuss affordability in housing all the time, but if another €40,000 is slapped onto the basic cost of building a house to make it energy efficient, that will further impact on property not being affordable. I understand well Mr. Halpin saying that over time these measures pay for themselves, but the problem is people must have the money upfront to pay for them and this is a challenge. It cannot be sneezed at.