Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We will look at any sensible suggestions people have and we will test them. If they make sense, we will try to incorporate them into the housing plan. That is why we are looking at affordable rental models in Dublin at the moment, and we will do it in other parts of the country as well if it makes sense. We have to do it case by case and it is not a question of opening up a new category that would be demand led because we do not have funding approval for that. We will look to create affordable rental developments, especially around build-to-rent developments in the centre of Dublin city. We need to create affordable accommodation options for people who otherwise have to live as far away as Portlaoise and commute to Dublin every day, which does not make sense on many levels. If the Deputy has any suggestions, we will be happy to take them on board.

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