Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

A range of housing supply measures involving the private rented sector were announced earlier this week. These measures are designed to give rent certainty to tenants, to better protect tenants in their homes and to provide clarity to tenants and landlords across the country regarding their rights and obligations. Under the social housing strategy, there are substantial targets and funding resources for the delivery of social housing by local authorities, including Galway City Council. We are confident that a supply response will be forthcoming. The challenge now is for the construction sector to respond. It is time to see what that sector can deliver. I will undertake to bring the issue raised by Deputy Nolan to the Minister, Deputy Kelly.

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