Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The complex must have at least five units. I do not know whether we can look to see if there is a way around this. It has to do with common areas and the need for estate management, in compliance with the judgment of the Law Reform Commission. Perhaps we can come back to that later.

I am satisfied that the issues raised in amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are dealt with already in legislation. In regard to the approved housing bodies, I am advised they legally retain the right not to sell, because they are the owners of the properties, irrespective of how they were funded. I accept the point that in some cases these bodies were 100% funded. These bodies are the owners of the properties and that is the reason we will not accept the amendment.

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