Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I have brought more flexibility into the general operation of Part V. The position at present is that the 20%, or whatever is the agreed portion, must be on the specific land in development. This was giving rise to all sorts of problems. I have expanded the provision to include land swaps with local authorities and different sites. There is a final option which would cater for some areas in Dublin where there are high property costs and in which local authorities would find it very expensive to provide housing. Authorities might obtain only two units out of such an agreement, whereas a cash payment might yield more. That is based on the 20% and it has nothing to do with the 0.5% and 1% levies. It is my wish and that of the Government that, in the interests of social integration, Part V must work. We want properties to be built. We are not really interested in obtaining money, although there are special circumstances where that may be the best option for the local authority. However, it is the final option.