Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

-----especially between rural and urban areas. A single plot in Mayo costs €375 while one in Fingal costs €1,900. The cost of plots in south Dublin increased significantly on 1 January last. A single plot rose from €1,200 to €1,800. It is an expensive matter and it might be a matter for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in that this could involve a competition issue.

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