Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

We will always push for that, particularly at the level of local government, which is where this must apply. My understanding is that, in 2018, our councillors pushed for 70% of the overall development to be available for cost rental. The Social Democrats had a motion at the time calling for a significant number to be available for cost rental but did not set a particular percentage. The Green Party will always try to get the highest proportion, particularly of new public housing solutions such as the development the Deputy mentioned. I understand the county council has to decide on the issue this evening. There is still the possibility that the council will be able to set the terms to protect affordable apartments from being sold en bloc. I hope that is successful and that the council comes to an agreement this evening.

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