Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am concerned about considering the income rather than the tenancy when estimating what discount will be given. It was always the tenancy that was considered, and it was then up to the individuals to get the money, be it through the banks or the local authority. If we are to base it on income, what about a situation such as occurred in the past where family members have been able to help with the purchase? I am a little concerned that we are moving in that direction and not looking at the tenancy, whereby it is then up to the individual to seek to raise the money. I believe this will put a big obstacle in the way of some families.