Ms Ann-Marie O'Reilly:

Our clients come from across society but given where house prices are, a minority would be a position to get the funds necessary to purchase a home. I cannot say an exact number but it would be small enough. That is not to say that it is not worthwhile. It would be a great addition to the tenant in situscheme, which has been working incredibly well.

As regards the partial transfer, I should have clarified that we have no issue if somebody is transferring property to a family member who will live there. However, if they are evicting somebody because they are transferring for partial or no consideration and that property is then rented out to someone else, that is where we have a difficulty. If it is a transfer for partial or no consideration and the person receiving the property will take up occupancy, that is fine. However, if the tenants are going to be evicted just for the property to be rented out again, that is where we have a difficulty.

I hope that answers the Senator’s questions.