Mr. John O'Mahony:

In tendering, we eliminate the highest and the lowest, which helps to eliminate lowballing which goes on in all areas of tendering. On the question of getting small architects involved in larger projects, when the Adamstown district centre was being designed seven architects worked on different plots under one oversight body. This encouraged a greater diversity of design and thinking and the same can apply to large housing schemes. It can be managed and it should be encouraged.

The Deputy asked about leasing and that is a very good idea which should be encouraged as it would help retain land within our ownership.

We want to be able to recycle our social housing. The ability to be able to take back social housing and recycle it is very important so we are not giving away value and blocking out social housing to tenants.