Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-05-28
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Niall Ó Donnghaile (SF), Administrative Panel

Yes. I do so respectful of what the Minister of State and other colleagues have said. We all have a job of work to do in this House. I do not think I am speaking out of turn when I say that there is a general consensus that the wording, as presented in the Bill, could be improved. Amendment No. 10 may not be perfect but it is an improvement as it contains the word "sustainable", which other Senators have asked about. There is a strong case to be made for having the wording inserted in the Bill.
If there are further changes that the Minister of State or other colleagues wish to consider beyond this Stage, fair enough. That is part and parcel of the parliamentary process and what we are meant to do. I certainly believe there is merit in the amendment as it would go some way towards improving the wording of the legislation.

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Sitting date: 2021-05-28