Ms Sarah Neary:

Deputy Ó Broin asked about the reduction of the private sector supply. The Department is analysing that. We have an internal, cross-divisional group in the Department which discusses these matters and sees where policy might go. I am not really in a position to say what specific actions will be taken, but we are considering these issues and reviewing the material produced by bodies such as the ESRI. We are constantly trying to build capacity in the local authority and approved housing body sectors to build more. Rebuilding Ireland shows that commitment and ambition.

That will be helpful in a hard Brexit and, if that translates into the private sector, then at least the capacity is going in the right direction and it allows us the flexibility to shift around, if necessary. Rebuilding Ireland is a live document rather than a set of actions that remains stagnant over time.