I thank the Deputies for raising those issues.

As for the tenant in situscheme, the Minister is clear that additional resources will be provided to councils in the event of their going above their targets. He is not providing strict limits in respect of the number of houses that can be bought with tenants in situto prevent people from being evicted. Louth County Council can, therefore, exceed the target.

In response to Deputy Griffin, I will follow up the back pay for retired nurses with the Minister for Health.

In response to Deputy Dillon, the Minister for Health has prioritised that and during the Estimates secured funding for the first time ever for IVF treatment. I accept the point that many people out there now are anxious that clarity be brought to the situation. It is extremely important that the legislation be passed. I will talk to the Minister about timelines around that.

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