Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

One of the most sustained criticisms of the options under Part V relates to the making of a financial contribution by the developer. While some media and other commentators characterise the cash option as a widespread phenomenon of "developers buying their way out of Part V", this is simply not true. The delivery of units, sites and land for development of social and affordable housing represents most Part V agreements.

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