Housing supply is the key-----
TDs / Micheál Martin
Micheál Martin
Taoiseach
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-----and we need to build more houses. Labour's policies would actually reduce housing supply. There is no question.
As to the other point on homelessness, the profile of homelessness has shifted dramatically. There is no question. That is the reality.
If you look at the figures-----
I am not blaming anybody. Deputy Ó Broin is wrong.
The biggest factor, if you look at the figures----
Deputy Ó Broin, you are not leader of Sinn Féin yet. By the looks of things, you will be a long time waiting.
What I want to say is this. If I could speak to Deputy Bacik-----
Sorry.
The fundamental change in homelessness, and it is still an issue, without question, is the fact that less than 50% are now Irish citizens. Migration has impacted hugely on homelessness.
The facts speak for themselves. If we cannot have an honest debate-----
Look, do not be getting into high dudgeon now. That is the truth, unfortunately, whether Deputy Bacik likes it or not.
The Deputy can try and make all the commentary she likes about that, and I say that-----
Look at the Dublin figures alone.
It is out there-----
First of all, the short-term letting and tourism Bill will provide the statutory basis for the introduction of a register of all short-term lets in Ireland. That will be accompanied by a planning statement from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Browne, governing that entire framework. That will broadly restrict the approval of new planning permissions for short-term lets in cities and la…
Absolutely, and that is what we are doing. We are legislating in terms of Airbnbs in any area above 20,000 people. That is a very significant change, and rightly so because the priority is housing. Our priority is housing and will remain housing. There is an issue of balance here in terms of the proposal and this would be a major step forward when we bring in this legislation-----
-----in terms of anywhere over 20,000 for cities and large towns. That will be significant progress.
We will have specific policies for the Gaeltacht areas. Tá siad tábhachtach. Tá na hAirí, na Teachtaí Calleary agus Browne, i dteagmháil maidir leis na Gaeltachtaí. Admhaím go bhfuil cás faoi leith ann ó thaobh lucht na Gaeltachta a labhraíonn an teanga go rialta agus gur cóir go mbeadh seans acu tithe a cheannach nó a thógáil ina n-áit dúchais féin.
The entire defective concrete blocks schemes have moved on apace over the past number of years and that needs to be acknowledged as well.
The sum of €293 million has been provided this year alone for the remediation of homes affected by defects including pyrite, apartment defects and defective concrete blocks. The pace has accelerated, in particular over the past two years. There was €155 million spent in 2025, compared with just under €60 million in 2024. As the scheme ramps up, more sufficient additional funding will be provided as required. As the D…
In special areas or right across the board?
It is important. The scale and pace of this is growing enormously. I will talk to the Minister and ask him to engage with the Deputy to get clarity on that specific point, particularly for families that are under pressure either with disabilities or a wider range of issues.
I have spoken to people in Donegal and to public representatives who have said there is real momentum in this scheme-----
-----and do not give the exact same-----