Debate contribution: Programme for Government: Social Homes

Debate contribution by Mrs Cathy Mason on 8 September 2026.

MLA: Mrs Cathy Mason
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 8 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Programme for Government: Social Homes
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5673997

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Minister, the latest figures show that there are almost 4,000 people on the housing waiting list in South Down. Frankly, your record of delivering social housing is deeply concerning. Do you agree that delivering just 28 social homes in South Down since taking office is not good enough and represents a failure? How can you justify such a number, which does not meet the need and nowhere near adds up to what is required?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3875/22-27.

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