Ms Catherine Fahy:

I will address the issues Deputy Ó Cuív raised about the caravan loan scheme. Most of the eight caravans are second-hand and would have a lifespan of about eight to ten years. As regards what would be sufficient, it costs about an additional €10,000 for the fire safety and civil works. Possibly, €50,000 would be sufficient for a second-hand mobile home, but a new mobile home would cost up to €80,000, plus the €10,000 for the ancillary works.