Minister celebrates housing figures as Dublin City Council admits delivery 'target gap'
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Minister celebrates housing figures as Dublin City Council admits delivery 'target gap'
• Minister for Housing James Browne is celebrating a 76% increase in national affordable housing supports, while at the same time Dublin City Council officials express doubt they will meet the government's targets they have been given for housing
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