Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I reiterate this is a Government that is investing €4 billion annually in responding to the intense housing needs we know exist. In the aftermath of a pandemic, this is a Government that has seen its policies lead to more than 20,000 homes being built last year, more than 30,000 homes now being commenced and more than 35,000 homes having received planning permission. That is what the effect of our policies have delivered, in the aftermath of a pandemic during which the construction sector was closed. I accept that for many people we are not making enough progress fast enough. I accept as well that many people want to see rents coming down quickly-----

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