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

The Deputy is discussing RAS. As part of our development plan in the 2008 to 2010 period, we will transfer an additional 1,000 new units from the private sector. There is ample evidence that many developers are making private accommodation available to RAS if there is an overhang in the market. We will continue with our policy. This year, we will spend €2.5 billion in the affordable and social housing sector.

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