I refer to page 21 of the programme for Government and the commitment to improving housing supply. The Tánaiste, when Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, made a promise that there would be nobody in emergency accommodation by July 2017. Two years on, the numbers have increased at a demoralising rate. One of the causes is the Government's obsession with bureaucracy. Housing estates that are planning approved, shovel ready and agreed with housing bodies to be supplied for social housing are at a standstill because Irish Water is holding up the issuance of a letter of offer by five, six and seven months, even in cases where there is agreement in place with Irish Water. This is the case in Wexford, and no doubt elsewhere. When will the Government address this issue of delays?

I thank the Deputy for his question. It is important to note that last year was a record year in terms of the delivery of social housing homes. We will increase the social housing stock by 10,000 units this year, which is important. We want to make sure there are no unnecessary delays in delivering those homes. There is a dedicated unit working with utilities and my Department to ensure that any snags that might arise in regard to connections of water, electricity or in regard to roads will not delay a site. If there is a particular site about which the Deputy has concerns, he might provide me with the details outside the Chamber and I will progress the matter.