Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The local authority affordable purchase fund can be used by the LDA in conjunction with the local authorities. That is there and that is its intended use. The local authorities and the LDA can partner up and funding can be provided under the local authority affordable purchase fund.

Many local authorities are already seeking expressions of interest from potential purchasers under the affordable purchase scheme. Indeed, we are encouraging the local authorities to do that. We are in constant contact with them and I will follow up on this to ensure that it is being done nationwide.

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