Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

Will the Leader arrange a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, on the definition of the phrase "affordable house"? The Minister was quoted the other day indicating that an affordable house is one which costs approximately 80% of its market value. The figure has varied, increasing from 50% to 60%, then to75%, and more recently to 80%. Slapping on a label of "affordable house" has created a new way for developers to make a mint on the backs of home buyers. The House must discuss this issue as a matter of urgency.