Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have not even started to speak about what I wanted to speak about, including what we are going to do about social housing. Waiting lists for social housing had increased but are now on the way down. We have to ensure they are reduced further. Again it is down to supply. Another Senator mentioned NAMA. NAMA has come up trumps and has, particularly in the Dublin area, offered more than the local authorities have taken up.

We have done something in the private rented sector. However, the Minister of State must ensure that the private rented sector is fit for purpose and that the accommodation is fit for families. The rent cap is important and the Minister of State has spoken about it here.