Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding his Department's review of the tenant purchase scheme; when the review will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22867/17]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme came into operation on 1 January 2016.  The Scheme is open to eligible tenants, including joint tenants, of local authority houses that are available for sale under the Scheme.

In line with the commitment given in the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, a review of the first 12 months of the scheme’s operation has been undertaken. The review has incorporated analysis of comprehensive data received from local authorities regarding the operation of the scheme during 2016 and a wide-ranging public consultation process which saw submissions received from individuals, elected representatives and a number of organisations.

The work of the review is now complete and a full report setting out findings and recommendations is currently being finalised in my Department. Any changes to the terms and conditions of the scheme which are considered necessary based on the evidence gathered will be brought forward.