Tenant-in-situ scheme collapse raises homelessness fears in Cork, Dublin and Limerick

A key scheme that kept families from homelessness has been paused as local councils face severe housing budget cuts

The tenant-in-situ scheme had seen local authorities authorised to step in and buy a rental property if the landlord was selling up, allowing the tenants to remain in place and continue renting.

Local authorities have been forced to put applications for a crucial scheme aimed at preventing families becoming homeless on hold due to a cut in Government funding, it has emerged.

The tenant-in-situ scheme had seen local authorities authorised to step in and buy a rental property if the landlord was selling up, allowing the tenants to remain in place and continue renting.