Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Minister might outline to the House how exactly this planning function to which he refers in respect of NAMA properties will work. It is fine to talk of evidence based strategy, core strategy and all of that. What is the Minister doing to ensure we get proper planning and development in regard to the NAMA properties that are now in the hold of the State? How will he ensure we get a return on those investments, particularly in housing? A huge number of people are on social housing lists and we could marry demand and supply quite easily in a properly planned and sustainable way.

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