Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his response. The record of the Government on social housing is appalling. This is no direct reflection on the Minister of State but many projects are underfunded. In the recent budget there was a €314 million cut in the social housing budget and people in communities awaiting regeneration are suffering. They are living in appalling housing developments. Deputy Catherine Byrne referred to rental accommodation two weeks ago as kips. These should not be out there. Five PPPs, which were given to one property developer, were abandoned last year. The Minister announced a review of PPPs. What is the result of that review?

The Minister of State referred to Ballymun regeneration, a project that came in massively over budget and late. What lessons have been learned from this? Many towers in Ballymun are in an appalling state. There is much crime and community gardaí do not police the areas. These are no-go areas and it is important that we get these areas regenerated as soon as possible.

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