During a press conference in Galway, Mr. Harris defended former Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien's housing figures, believing they were provided in good faith amidst previously exceeded housing targets. However, he acknowledged stagnation in housing supply last year, which raises concerns. Harris emphasized a shift in focus from past criticisms to current actions aimed at increasing home construction, highlighting financial allocations for new projects and existing tenant schemes. He noted local planning issues complicating housing development in many areas, underscoring the urgency of addressing the housing crisis for citizens.
"I think Minister O'Brien was providing information in good faith and I suppose the context to that information is that in the last number of years targets had been exceeded."
"My focus right now is I am now relitigating the last government or the arguments of the last election. Rather now we are crucially answering the questions of how we can build more homes."
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