Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive response on the housing scheme in Kinsale. The information I was looking was outlined towards the end of her contribution, whereby the affordable housing scheme is going to be advertised by quarter 4 of 2024. In a year's time, therefore, we will have the first phase of that scheme, which is really positive news for the people of Kinsale. We have been talking, debating and trying to get this scheme over the line for many years. The site was originally bought in 2001, and while there has been a development of a community complex and social housing since then, the news we will be advertising for expressions of interest for some of these properties in the fourth quarter of 2024 is exactly what I wanted to hear. It is important we stick to those timelines, given people in Kinsale have been watching for these houses for a long time. With the first phase delivered, we can then run through the other two phases, which will be very valuable. I thank the Minister of State for the update.