Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

The figures for the 1970s and 1980s were always approximately 22,000, 24,000 or 25,000. It was like that for years. However, a mere ten years ago the figure was 22,000. In ten years it has gone from 22,000 to 68,000 which is extraordinary.

I am not sure what the Labour Party is trying to say in bringing forward this motion. Does it want us to reverse the policies which now see Ireland at the top of the European house building league?

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