Housing Plan: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2025-12-03
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Richard O'Donoghue (II), Limerick County

It is a breath of fresh air when I hear that people over there agree to something I suggested five years ago. One Member said he is a young person representing Fianna Fáil representing that generation. I have four sons. I started out in Fianna Fáil, until it tried to put me in cotton wool and would not let me speak. The Deputy is part of the Government that is part of the problem because it did not listen. It is now listening, after listening to people with experience.
I am in construction all my life. We know how to deliver on budget and on time, otherwise I would not be in business. I am looking forward to us being able to deliver, now that the Government is finally listening on developer-led infrastructure. I have been saying it for six years and it has only taken six years for the Government parties to listen because I can bring it on budget and on time.
I am delighted Deputy Dolan is representing Fianna Fáil but he is also representing the mistakes of it not listening to us. That is coming from a person who was a member of the party.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-03