The committee also heard from DSD officials on changes to the Housing Selection Scheme.

BBC: Social Development Committee

The former DSD minister Alex Attwood said in March that they would be built.

BBC: Nelson McCausland vetoes Girdwood social homes

But late last month I remembered I never got an answer from the DSD.

BBC: Waiting for an answer on how victims will be treated

Brian Doherty of DSD said the professor had a heart condition that did not allow him to fly.

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The homes were in proposals sent by the Housing Executive to the DSD but they were not approved by Mr McCausland.

BBC: Nelson McCausland vetoes Girdwood social homes

The Audit Office said the executive and Department of Social Development (DSD) were committed to action plans to improve governance and contract management.

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"The DSD owns this 20 acre site so it is not a matter of the Housing Executive having to buy the land, " he said.

BBC: Nelson McCausland vetoes Girdwood social homes

Mr Copeland described this as "a shocking example of how little effort the DSD have taken to put their own stamp on this proposed legislation".

BBC: Waiting for an answer on how victims will be treated

Anne McCleary of DSD outlined the main themes of the bill.

BBC: Social Development Committee

The committee was being briefed by Social Development Department (DSD) officials on the latest report into the capability assessment system carried out by Prof Malcolm Harrington.

BBC: Social Development Committee

On February 22, the city announced a doubling of the existing stamp duty, or DSD, to 8.5% to target investors who want to buy a second property to lease.

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