Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is being pushed as speedily as possible. The Government understands the challenge exactly. It is not about a legacy, but about dealing with a challenge for the future. Money has been provided to do up buildings that have been closed for a while. Some €2.5 billion is on the table in respect of social and affordable housing. Given the planning regulations, the opportunity to build many houses is now available.

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