Will the Tánaiste indicate when the Government will amend the unfair, inequitable, discriminatory and, possibly, illegal tenant purchase scheme? A commitment was given in that regard in the programme for Government and this is the 11th time I have asked about it. I would finally like an answer as to when the scheme will be reformed.

I join Deputy O'Dea in seeking clarity on this matter. It is a national issue, with a significant number of people experiencing discrimination. I am dealing with a case which involves a widow who has lived in her house for 50 years. She has the money to buy out the house, but she cannot do so because she does not have €15,000 a year in earned income. That is very wrong and it is causing serious problems, particularly for rural people. As the houses are not going back on the housing list, those living in them should be given the opportunity to purchase them.

This issue will be dealt with as part of the social housing package the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, intends to bring forward in the coming weeks. We have discussed the issue often in the House and, as Members know, the scheme is very generous. The €15,000 income requirement is in place for scientific reasons, but I agree that it is causing a difficulty. The matter is under review and will be dealt with in the weeks and months ahead.