Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2023-04-19
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Simon Coveney (FG), Cork South-Central

She could also be a bit more honest in respect of her party’s performance when it has been in government and held housing ministries. In Northern Ireland, the figure of fewer than 900 social houses for last year is a decrease on the previous year of 36%. The number of building starts last year was just over 1,700, a decrease of 29%. Northern Ireland, where Sinn Féin has some sway, is seeing a reduction of approximately 30% in the delivery of social housing year on year, while we in this jurisdiction are seeing an increase in housing delivery of approximately 45% year on year. The Deputy might take a look at her own party’s performance before she starts lecturing this side of the House on housing delivery.

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Sitting date: 2023-04-19