Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 8, inclusive, together.

The Cabinet committee on housing last met on 28 September and will meet again shortly. The committee oversees the implementation of the programme for Government commitments in respect of housing and related matters. Significant work is under way on the delivery of these commitments through Departments, agencies and interdepartmental groups, which will be brought forward for discussion at the committee and among the Government.

The budget last week was an important step forward, providing for an overall investment of €3.3 billion for the delivery of housing programmes in 2021, including provision for 12,750 new social homes to be delivered through build, acquisition and leasing programmes. The committee operates in accordance with established guidelines for Cabinet committees, and substantive issues are referred to the Government for discussion and approval. In addition to meetings of the Cabinet and Cabinet committees, I regularly meet with Ministers, including the Minister with responsibility for housing, to discuss particular issues.

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