Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

The Minister is responsible in particular for examining where there are employment traps. In terms of the proposed legislation on housing, does he accept the concept that one needs to be unemployed for 18 months before qualifying for the rent assistance system is inconsistent with the employment strategy he is pursuing?

The second matter concerns the regulatory burden, which he is committed to reducing by 25%. Will he be presenting to the Dáil a structure whereby we can benchmark progress in that regard under different headings?

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