Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his response. However, it is an absolute scandal that 1,100 homes are idle or unsold, with no owners, when there are 100,000 people waiting anxiously on housing lists throughout this time, as the Minister knows. I welcome that the Minister's policy will change and that these homes will be available and put on the open market.

Regarding Part V social and affordable housing, certain contracts have not been executed and local authorities are having difficulties due to funding issues. Perhaps the Minister might say what he will do in that regard.

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