Housing Schemes
Seanad Éireann — 2025-11-06
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Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

I appreciate the Minister of State's response and that he will go back to the Minister, Deputy Browne, in relation to this. I received this feedback from a number of local authorities, not just one. They all had the same issue. While I understand the majority of the money needs to be spent on those purchases, as that is the key issue with regard to the scheme, perhaps the local authorities could look at this. Not all of them are under pressure in this regard, but some are. If there was a small pot available, they could appoint someone part-time to get it up and running. I am sure the Minister of State will bring the matter to the Minister. I appreciate that and thank him.

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