Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----on which I wish to put a direct question to the Minister of State. The concerns about the scheme have been aired at length, but I have a major concern about leases which are being included in the social housing solutions. However, they are not a long-term solution. There was a concern in 2008 when houses that could have been bought for €120,000 or €200,000 were instead leased for perhaps a figur eof €80,000 or €100,000. Many ten-year leases will expire soon. If we are depending on the private market to fix this problem, we are in a dangerous position. Will the Minister of State confirm what his approach is to social housing and rental cost housing? How does he plan to ensure we will not be held hostage when leases expire in the next few years, as we want to ensure families can have security and send their children to a school right through a six or 12-year period?