Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Stability Programme Update: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Rose Conway-WalshRose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
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One of the biggest constraints pointed out to us by business is the lack of housing and the housing crisis. Looking at the target of 30,000 units, we know, and have known for a long time, that this is kind of meaningless in terms of what we need to do to address the legacy that exists in this area. How concerned would the witnesses be about this aspect? How important would they think it is that these housing targets would be more realistic in terms of meeting demand and ensuring stability?