Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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No. I appreciate how that Part of the Bill interacts with other legislation, but my point is not just about what is now Part V social housing or Part V affordable housing. My point is that a key objective of the planning system in its totality should be about making sure housing is delivered at rates that are affordable. That should be a key aim in the entire planning system. Going back to the origins of planning, that was a key aim. In the sections we are discussing now, lots of other aims and priorities are listed. They are all absolutely valid and I support them, but what is missing is a statement that the totality of the planning system needs to deliver housing that is affordable for people as a key aim. I will return to that on Report Stage.