Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree. We see fantastic developments across the country, not least in the Deputy's county. We support the ongoing maintenance of those financially. Estate management is crucial. Some local authorities for a number of years effectively got out of that role and are now getting back into it. I have met estate management teams across the country. That engagement with householders in our social housing estates is important and it has to be ongoing. It cannot just be if an issue arises. It is about managing the tenancies, the mix of demographics in estates and catering for the needs of the new residents of these estates. I have seen that done pretty well. The Deputy’s point is well made. The more new social homes we build, the more requirements there will be to have the human resources behind that to manage the estates. We are committed to doing that.

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