Ms Claire McManus:

The risks will be costs and delays. I do not believe the risk will be quality because those buildings must meet building regulations, which are very high. For example, one can see the pain going through changing Part B; there are too many eyes on it. On the private sector side, once the viability equation is not met, the project stops. The State taking the lead may lead to pain in additional costs or delays but ultimately it will lead to a good product and bring the industry along as an investment in a better system in the future. It is a reasonable proposition for public housing.