Seán Ryan
Ceist:1303 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities which are operating the affordable housing scheme under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; if the operation of the scheme has been held up due to the fact that the financial institutions are not prepared to implement the claw-back requirements of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20837/03]