Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

All available indicators suggest high levels of housing output will continue to be required annually in the period to 2020. This will be a major challenge but one where this Government's track record justifies confidence. With the support of the other major political parties at local government level, we can achieve the housing output required. While we will continue to facilitate the strong housing market necessary to meet the needs of our increasing population, the market on its own cannot address the housing problems.

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