Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that each local authority has been asked to submit plans. Dublin City Council has submitted plans for individual sites and for individual social housing projects. These will be approved in accordance with the usual procedures. The council blocked some of the proposals, as is its right. However, the new social housing strategy developed by the Minister, Deputy Kelly, means there is a significant focus on the delivery of construction projects in every part of Dublin city. I am confident that the target set and the availability of new houses for letting in Dublin city will increase twofold or threefold over the coming years as the strategy unfolds. This is a very important strategy. The proposals by the various councils are being evaluated and I am sure they will be approved as rapidly as possible.

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