asked the Minister for Local Government if, in view of the exorbitant price of building sites for private houses, particularly in Dublin city and county, and its consequential effect on the selling price of new houses, he will consider introducing legislation enabling him to fix a ceiling price per acre on land offered for such purposes.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sites for Private Houses.
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I do not consider it feasible to control the price of land for housing sites while the price of land for other purposes remains uncontrolled.Legislation on the matter is not contemplated.