Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is €50 million for RAS in 2013 and there will be a similar figure for 2014. There is also a social leasing scheme, but the Minister has not given the figure for that. There is the RAS and the social leasing scheme, a long-term leasing scheme being undertaken by local authorities, which the Department encourages. I am seeking the figures for that scheme as well for 2013 and 2014. While RAS is a quick solution, in view of the fact that building and land costs are low at present there is an opportunity to invest in social housing infrastructure and to get a return on it over the next 20 or 30 years.

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