Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I agree with the Minister that Irish people really like to own their own houses. It is very self-evident that resident associations always flourish in housing estates where people own their houses. In my area, unfortunately, the local authorities are not building any new houses and have not done so for a long time. I agree with the Minister that being on rent supplement continuously for two years does not ensure regularity for families. The RAS scheme is very good. Perhaps we should explore further the idea of having leases of a more long-term nature.