James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputy McGrath for his question and I fully agree with him that in addressing our housing needs in this country, we need to deliver private houses for those who can afford them and affordable houses for those who need help to bridge the gap to own their own homes. We also need to provide social houses. We must ensure that options are there for each person in this country so that their housing needs are met and they have the homes they need, whether social, affordable, or private. We must work to ensure that people can live in the homes and communities they want to live in and can feel safe and secure growing up in their local communities. We will continue to engage with the Deputy to ensure that the afford piece is a central part of everything we do.

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