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

The Minister is very conscious of that particular issue, and in quite a number schemes some provision is made for four-bedroom houses in respect of larger families. In this era, housing is provided in a range of sizes, smaller houses for smaller families and for individuals living on their own and so forth. The full range should be provided. As we build up the schemes and get more critical mass in house-building - we built 30,000 houses last year - we will be endeavouring to make provision for the particular group the Deputy identified who do need housing and accommodation for large families.

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