Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am interested in what Senator Higgins said and look forward to that amendment because it would address some of the concerns that have been raised. To be clear, my understanding is that this amendment seeks to remove an open market dwelling as a category of affordable housing, leaving only houses made available by a housing authority and Part V houses. That is the issue. I ask the proposers of the amendment to come back and clarify the matter. The Minister of State may address the issue. We need absolute clarity. I understand that the effect of this amendment would be to remove an open market dwelling as a category under affordable housing, leaving only houses made available by housing authorities and Part V houses. That is limiting. Everything must be under review. There is merit in the case Senator Higgins has made for some sort of cap and there is a lot of merit in this proposed amendment. There are concerns, that is obvious, and we need to keep a strong eye and hand on these matters.