Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government
Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary)
5:30 pm
Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Will the Chair allow me one last question? The Minister mentioned the tenant in situ scheme. From my experience in my clinic, it is transformative for people coming to us with an eviction notice who are then able to secure housing. I cannot underscore how important the scheme is. The level of openness and ambition that seems to have been available to the scheme in recent years should not be restricted in any way next year or the following year. I urge the Minister to continue to make funding available for the scheme because it is life changing when we are able to secure a home for someone who is at risk of eviction.