Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand the points made by the Minister and I am glad he explained the rationale behind the proposal. However, private builders and AHBs provide the bulk of housing in my area. I can provide the list to the Minister, which I have given to Ms Mary Hurley of his Department. I am aware that a certain number of local authority houses are being built, but that is not happening in my area. I am not stating that the same situation pertains across the country. I understand from where the Minister is coming with the proposal and it may be as well to leave it in and see how it works.