Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My point is very simple; I believe every new estate that is being built should have 10% social housing and 10% affordable housing. At present, every new estate being built will have 10% social housing.

However, if planning permission is secured to develop land that was purchased between 1 September 2015 and 31 July 2021 before 31 July 2026, which is four years away, there is no requirement for the increased Part V provision in that estate. That is a serious issue. I want an integrated model. We are providing funding to developers to build affordable houses under the affordable housing fund. We need to look at this again. Can we now legally ensure a 10% affordable housing element in any new estate going for planning permission where land was purchased after September 2015?

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