Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When we came into government and Deputy O'Brien became Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, there were huge challenges. As a Senator and now as a Deputy, I have seen the changes happening in Carlow. As the Minister said, this has been a game changer since 2014. We are now building houses. In January, we will have 20 affordable houses in Carlow through our local authority, which we never had before. I see the difference it is making. I see the difference in the mortgages, with people coming into my office applying and getting mortgages they could not get before. It is important that we highlight the good work that is happening in our own areas. I want to welcome this. The Minister knows I am always looking for more houses. There is no question about that.

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