Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is, in effect, what the Deputy is arguing and I am somewhat confused by the Sinn Féin position on this issue.

Part V housing is excluded from the new scheme, as are houses that were specifically designed for occupancy by older people. The latter are excluded because the State must retain that housing stock. Part V units are excluded for integration reasons.

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