Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all the Deputies for their contributions. The staged payments question is under review and considerations are being taken in that regard. On the scheme itself, significant work has been done at a local authority level with regard to additional resources. We would hope to be in a position to make a further announcement in that regard. We have seen town regeneration officers being integrated into local authorities. We have seen vacant home officers in each of the 31 local authorities, which has been a significant step forward. We are always conscious that local authorities need additional resources. I know the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, is working diligently in the Department and with the Department of public expenditure and reform to seek funding in that regard. This scheme is really important. We want to ensure there are no delays with the approval process and the completion of these works. It is important we can continue, through this measure, to increase housing supply and to make it as easy and accessible as possible for everyone.

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