Cork City Council has announced that its tenant-in-situ scheme, which assists renters in avoiding homelessness by purchasing properties from selling landlords, has been halted due to an exhausted funding allocation. Despite acquiring 135 properties last year, ongoing financial commitments restrict future acquisitions. Council officials express concerns over the program's termination affecting homelessness prevention, particularly for families and vulnerable individuals. A letter from a cross-party group of politicians urges urgent intervention from the Housing Minister to address this funding crisis and prevent potential homelessness outcomes.
"The funding allocation received by Cork City Council is inadequate to fulfil its existing commitment and the projected programme for 2025."
"The cessation of the tenant-in-situ programme will be expected to have a significant effect on homelessness prevention."
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