Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

I want to give the Deputy a comprehensive answer. In terms of the money that is with local authorities, I have asked all local authorities for a report as of the end of 2006 on what happened with that money because they can use it to purchase and subvent affordable houses. They can use it to purchase land to develop social and affordable houses. I intend to monitor that. I have requested a report for 2006 and will request a further one in 2007 but I am satisfied that in 2007——

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