Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Can the Minister explain how, in terms of the social housing delivery that is coming through the same sorts of mechanisms, he is able give quite solid indications that 7,500 social homes were delivered in 2022? He was able to give the first home scheme figures. Is he not in a position to give us solid estimates of the delivery numbers in respect of the other forms of housing delivery?

The Minister has stated previously that approximately 1,000 cost-rental tenancies have been approved during the lifetime of this Government. Most of those were approved last year. Can the Minister provide more concrete information? As he will be aware, it is incredibly important that we get back to a decent level of affordable purchase. One of the big elements that is missing in the context of the housing system is that unlike many other European countries, we do not have a large amount of affordable rental accommodation. If we had such accommodation, it would take the pressure off those who are renting. We need to get affordable rental up to much more ambitious levels. Can the Minister provide more concrete information ?

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