1406. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reasons construction costs for social and affordable housing developments in County Kildare are significantly higher than the national average; the specific factors contributing to these costs, including land prices, labour shortages, construction inflation, infrastructure requirements and compliance standards; the measures which he will take to ensure that cost ceilings and funding mechanisms better reflect the realities of delivery in high-growth commuter counties such as Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74672/25]

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1406. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reasons construction costs for social and affordable housing developments in County Kildare are significantly higher than the national average; the specific factors contributing to these costs, including land prices, labour shortages, construction inflation, infrastructure requirements and compliance standards; the measures which he will take to ensure that cost ceilings and funding mechanisms better reflect the realities of delivery in high-growth commuter counties such as Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74672/25]

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