James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I concur with the Senator that it does not make sense to rent premises for a prolonged period of time rather than building a new premises. Of course, one has to factor in maintenance costs. Obviously, a new building will require less maintenance than an older one. There will never be a better time to buy because property will never again be as cheap. We have a real opportunity to develop modern, well insulated and low-maintenance buildings heated using renewable energy resources. The Government is glad to support this initiative.