Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

The reassessment has resulted in a fair balance. Obviously, people must meet their responsibilities but there are hardship cases. The county manager is entitled to waive whole or part of rent arrears in certain circumstances. The housing authorities have used that entitlement on compassionate grounds in certain areas in the past and I am sure that will continue. It is provided for in law.