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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Nov 1982

Vol. 338 No. 4

Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - White Paper on Housing.

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asked the Minister for the Environment when he proposes to publish the White Paper on Housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

On 30 March 1982 I said in this House that I hoped to have the White Paper published "around the end of this year" (Column 908 of Dáil Official Report). Work has been in progress on a preparatory draft of the White Paper but some interruption occurred because of the need to give priority to the preparation of material for the National Economic Plan 1983 to 1987. I now intend to publish the White Paper during the coming spring.

In the meantime, important features of housing policies have been outlined in the plan within the broad framework of the overall economy. In particular, under the plan, the Government are committed for the first time to maintain public capital expenditure on housing in real terms for a period of five years. This commitment will provide a great boost to the housing sector.

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