Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will certainly feed that back to the Department of housing. It is important we have a decision on this promptly so there is clarity for local authorities. It is the intention of the Minister, Deputy Browne, to ensure there is a Government decision on it. There is a commitment in the new programme for Government to continue the scheme. There were many acquisitions in 2023 and 2024. We now need to see the detail of the programme for 2025. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has engaged extensively with local authorities on the current position through individual engagements and also in plenary discussions with the CCMA housing committee and executive. A decision on the tenant in situ programme for this year is expected to be made by the Government shortly. It is important that this happens. I will relay to the Department all the Senator's feedback on it and her call for certainty as quickly as possible.