Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

There needs to be uniformity in the appeals process across the country and I am certain that there is. As I said, our Department carries out an annual review of that with all the constituent local authorities to ensure there is a fair and balanced approach to appeals. However, appeals do work. If people follow due process, the appeals process can work. As I said, there are many opportunities now for people who find themselves either outside income thresholds. They have other means to get a roof over their heads. Kildare has the highest use of the first home shared equity scheme in the country. There is good usage of the scheme and Kildare County Council is working very diligently on it. As I said, this is an adaptive plan. We are trying to meet the complex needs of many different people who find themselves in difficult circumstances.

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