Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

A statement on housing policy was issued today as part of the review. I am concerned that the Minister may scrap the affordable housing scheme as it is currently constituted. Is that his intention? The scheme was introduced at a time when houses cost €300,000 and €400,000 but the subsequent decrease in prices to €160,000 or €180,000 does not mean affordable housing is no longer required.

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