Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether building firms from outside the country can be encouraged to deliver specific housing on designated public or private sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23992/23]
View answerHousing for All is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. This includes the delivery of 90,000 social homes, 36,000 affordable purchase homes and 18,000 cost rental homes. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4bn per annum, through an overall combination of €12bn in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5bn in funding through the Land Development Agency and €5bn funding through the Housing Finance Agency.
Under Housing for All, there are specific actions to engage with international construction firms to encourage participation in the Irish Market. My Department has participated in this engagement, in consultation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and IDA Ireland. This has included engagement with firms specialising in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
