William Aird (Laois, Fine Gael)

How does the Taoiseach propose to support workers and families who do not qualify for affordable housing, HAP, cost rental or any of the other schemes provided by local authorities when their income is simply not sufficient enough to secure an adequate mortgage to meet the current market price? Every week I meet people in my constituency of Laois: SNAs, nurses, gardaí, teachers, administrative and healthcare assistants, hospitality staff and many others - all hard-working people who contribute so much to our communities. They want to know what measures are being taken to ensure that they have a fair and realistic opportunity to own their own homes so they can build a better future and settle in the communities where they work.

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