Just 530 affordable homes to be delivered this year, Oireachtas committee hears

Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin said 'the Government does not understand the scale of the affordability crisis' 

Officials from the Department of Housing said funding streams for housing projects can take a few years to reap dividends. Stock picture: PA

The Government has been accused of "abandoning its promises" on affordable housing after officials told the Oireachtas Housing Committee that just 530 affordable homes will be available this year.

Officials from the Housing Department were before the committee today as part of the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Government's Affordable Housing Bill.