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

We must have a balanced response of supply right across all the various areas, from private and public tenancies to the housing assistance payment, HAP, scheme and affordable supply. That is the only way we will get to grips with the situation. We are seeing progress in those areas. Contrary to what Deputy Howlin says, in the rental area we are not seeing a new supply of tenancies. We are seeing-----

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