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

I will again have to refer the Deputy's question to the relevant Minister because it relates to a specific policy issue, which he would have to consider. I agree with the Deputy. It was a welcome decision to allow local authorities greater flexibility. As I stated earlier in response to Deputy Mattie McGrath, we must be innovative and quick in how we address the housing crisis we face.

See this speech in context