Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will just make a brief comment. When the Government came to power in 2011, money was not available. A house building programme is planned, for which €2.8 billion is provided. It includes direct provision accommodation provided by local authorities and involvement of the voluntary sector. The HAP scheme also has a role to play. However, I want to see the voluntary housing sector and local authorities provide the bulk of housing and for it to be rolled out by 2020. The Deputy can raise the matter again with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly.

I will not go over everything the senior Minister said. We do not propose to accept the amendments.

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