Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is no clear commitment in the programme for Government to continue the tenant in situ scheme. This is a very good scheme. It has saved many people from homelessness. Unfortunately, I am personally acquainted with a large number of people who will be homeless unless this scheme is restored immediately. Landlords have agreed to sell their houses to the local authorities but because of the delays with the scheme, local authorities are becoming impatient and are threatening to put houses on the private market. People are asking me about this. I cannot answer them and neither can the local authorities. I was in touch with the Department but it does not seem to have an answer either. When is this scheme going to be restored?

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