One point that seems to have been ignored – certainly by those I heard speak – is that in considering whether to reach an agreement, a local authority will have to consider its contribution towards achieving the objectives of the housing strategy, its resources, the financial implications of an agreement for its housing budget, the need to counteract undue social segregation in an area, the provisions of the development plan and how quickly housing is likely to be provided as a consequence of the agreement. That is fairly explicit as to the obligation imposed upon local authorities, which I am sure is one they welcome in order to ensure there is social integration and social and affordable housing available for communities which need it. Anyone who lives in the greater Dublin area – I include Meath and Wicklow in that category – is aware of the pressure to ensure that sufficient numbers of houses are built and that sufficient land is zoned for housing.