Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change) | Oireachtas source

I would not agree with the Tánaiste. It is not about the physical cost; rather, it is about the maintenance cost of segregation. That is the argument that was put forward.

A contract was signed with Dublin City Council and tenants which we are looking into in more detail in terms of access to amenities. The Tánaiste must remember that the Davitt complex was built as a build-to-rent scheme. Under the specifics of that build, the apartments are smaller with less storage because there is access to amenities. There are huge contradictions. There has to be a review of Part 5 tenancies and how they link into everything else. There must be discussion with local authorities about the issues they are finding. LDAs in Cherry Orchard are introducing segregation which is totally contradictory to Part 5 and the concept of Housing for All. It is now incumbent on the Government to do this type of work and sort this out. This should not go on.

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