Michael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister for the information. I understand 100,000 people were on social housing list in recent times which is double the figure of four years ago. If, as the Minister states, there is an oversupply of housing, and I saw figures of 80,000 to 100,000, will these houses be leased?

Is the Minister in contact with the National Asset Management Agency with a view to using the agency to tackle the housing waiting list in a creative manner? If so, when will NAMA act on this issue?

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