Mr. Paul Dunne:

The Department is aware of particular issues associated with the clawback mechanism and the operation of the DDDA's social and affordable housing scheme. No head in the Bill specifically deals with this matter. I am aware the Minister of State with responsibility for housing has asked the Housing Agency to conduct a review of the shared ownership and affordable housing schemes and this will be delivered imminently. With regard to the affordable housing scheme in the DDDA area it is prudent to wait for the outcome of this review. To some extent the scheme mirrors the affordable housing schemes of local authorities.