Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join Deputy McDonald in expressing sympathy on the sad and shocking news of Tommie Gorman's passing. As she rightly said, there will be time to pay more wholesome tributes in due course. I met Tommie in recent weeks at Sligo Rovers, his beloved football club, and at the European Movement Ireland event that the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, was at. Tommie made an incredible contribution not only to broadcasting but also to peace on this island. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I know everybody is in a state of shock at hearing that news this afternoon.

Dublin City Council has launched new affordable purchase homes for sale at Oscar Traynor Woods at prices which are at least 15% lower than market prices by using the shared equity scheme and with support from the affordable housing fund. The council is now able to make these homes available to new households at upfront prices that are up to €100,000 lower than the market price, namely €264,000, €356,000 and €399,000. Affordability always depends on the type of home and income that you have. What the Government is determined to do is to provide a mix. These are homes that are up to €100,000 lower than the market price.

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