Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2017
142. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if local authorities are within their remit to not proceed with sales of properties issued under the tenant purchase scheme 2016 until the current review has reached completion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12550/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, a review of the first 12 months of the scheme’s operation is currently being undertaken by 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.
The implementation and operation of the scheme is solely a matter for local authorities and is not affected in any way by the conduct or timing of this review. I expect this review to be completed by the end of Quarter 1 2017.
