Ms Clare Costello:

As I outlined, the intention behind the rented residential premises relief that the Minister has outlined is about the retention of landlords. The Government is acutely aware of trying to strike that right balance in the market. With respect to specific measures, it is probably more a question for colleagues in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I am aware of some initiatives there such as the tenant in situ scheme that it introduced. The Minister is looking at legislation in respect of first refusal to tenants when premises are being taken off the rental market. It is probably more a question for colleagues from the Department of housing.