Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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I believe income is one good criterion, but there should be a few criteria. We should have a textured position on it. Deputy Ellis makes a good point about relatives and family who might be willing to assist. If that can help people, it should be taken into account. The other matter that was taken into account in the past was how long one had been in the house. People will regularly say, "I have been here for 30 years and I have probably paid two mortgages." I do not know if they have paid two mortgages but they have paid a great deal of money and have made a big contribution in rent over a long period of time. They would say that should be taken into consideration in deciding what the sale price would be. A number of matters must be taken into account in drafting a fairer scheme that gives people the maximum opportunity.