Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-31
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Paschal Donohoe (FG), Dublin Central

I appreciate the importance of the empty house programme; it is why, between 2020 and 2022, more than 8,000 so-called voids were turned into homes across the country. In recognition of the Deputy's point that we should turn empty properties into full homes at a time of such great housing difficulty, that has happened. The programme for 2023 is to use €31 million, which I mentioned a moment ago, to add to the 8,000 homes and deliver a further 2,300. These programmes are fully funded and are being implemented all over the country. I see them happening with my own eyes. Where there are further opportunities to turn empty properties into homes, I know the Minister will act upon it. I acknowledge what the Deputy said about the excellent people in Kerry County Council. I am sure all of his Government colleagues representing Kerry would join him in recognising their work.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-31