Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

The provision of 1,500 houses represents action rather than aspirations. I agree with the Deputy that in terms of social housing, we have to consider some of the technologies we have developed. In the home energy scheme we have introduced the exterior insulation for particular support. I agree with the Deputy that such technology can be of particular use in regard to social housing. It can be applied to an apartment building and result in a significant reduction in energy use of the building without the need to disrupt the internal workings of the building or to require people to leave their homes. I agree with her that this is an area where we should ramp up our work and in which we should invest, having learned from the experience we have gained in recent years.

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