Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Clearly, we need a serious take-up beyond what there has been. Work by the Department of Finance suggests the number of houses completed in Dublin in 2015 will be approximately 3,800 units, up 20% on 2014 but still a 40% shortfall on the estimated demand. We need competent contractors on the ground with the ability to build quality houses at affordable prices as quickly as possible.

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