Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

There are ongoing reports that 4,000, if not 6,000, affordable homes will be vacant by the end of this year. The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is before the House. I understand the Minister's Department is drafting no further amendments to the Bill. Given that this problem will develop further over the year, will the Government consider the introduction of emergency legislation if so required, in order that the prices of these houses can be rescheduled with local authorities——

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