Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

While we are not dealing directly with this issue, I try to be as open as possible with Deputies and Senators in dealing with the legislation, which will be seen from the number of Government amendments. I recall that Deputy Deasy during the Second Stage debate indicated his support for a variant of the long-term lease. I am pleased we are moving in that direction and I have also accepted suggestions from other Deputies. Deputy Deasy is clearly identified with the proposal in regard to the long-term lease. We are now considering variants and hopefully, at the end of the day, it will be helpful to the housing authorities throughout the country. I thank the Deputy for his comments.

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