Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Cowen has produced a comprehensive document on the issue. If Government Deputies wish to discuss the record, the reality is that, in 2009, some €670 million was given to local authorities for social housing investment. Last year, the figure was €88 million. There are 4,000 local authority homes still boarded up. I know my own area best. In Cork city and county, there are approximately 700 voids. Under the great announcement from the Minister, Deputy Kelly, this summer, there will be enough funding to bring 200 of those to the market.

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