Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Unfortunately, it varies from place to place so the Deputy's experience may be different from that of others.

On Deputy Kitt's point, I agree on the question of sheltered housing. We are targeting the most vulnerable, in particular. There is still some funding, albeit limited, in the CAS. We have signed an agreement with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, with regard to people coming out of institutions. There is €1 million to be transferred specifically to our Department for people coming out of institutions. That will address the problems of some of those to whom the Deputy is referring.

The 1995 tenant purchase scheme is coming to an end at the end of this year. People can apply up to 31 December and will have the full course of next year in which to complete the applications. I refer in particular to those who have been in their homes for a long time because the length of tenancy is counted in calculating the discount.