John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Has the CCMA received any information on that? Not yet. Perhaps it is imminent. Regarding wider leasing, Ms Stapleton mentioned the targeted leasing of 1,000 units, primarily one-beds. This is an issue when it comes to getting people out of homelessness. When local authorities have appeared before the committee during sessions on Housing for All, I asked each one whether it was in favour of leasing as a delivery mechanism. They all stated that they are in favour. Is re-examining the leasing model under consideration? Notwithstanding value for money, nobody can tell me that it is not better to have an individual or family in a long-term secure 25-year lease property than it is to have them in an insecure HAP property. A policy decision was made to move away from leasing. I have never advocated for it and I think it needs to be re-examined. Is it something the Department is considering?