John Cummins (Fine Gael)
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I welcome the witnesses. I wish to put on record my thanks for all the work that is done right across the country by all their employees, both in the local authority sector and within the AHB sector, on delivering much-needed homes for individuals and families.

I have a few questions. I will start with the LGMA. The eligibility threshold for the single-stage approval process was increased, I think, about 18 months ago. I think it is €6 million now. Therefore, depending on the area, probably between ten and 25 units can be delivered through the single-stage approval process. The information I have, however, is that it is not being used to any extent by local authorities. Is that the case? If so, why?