Michael Brennan (Fianna Fail)

I, too, wish to comment on the collection of levies. Where local authorities have land banks and town and village plans are in place, I urge that the levies collected in particular areas be used to best advantage. Fingal has been mentioned as an ideal location where land has been developed. Where councils have land available, the levy should be used to promote public-private partnerships to provide social and affordable housing and thus meet housing need. Councils should have flexibility to use the land and the levy to best advantage.