Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2024
174. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the length of time it is taking to complete new social housing applications in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19853/24]
View answerMy Department does not gather information on the length of time it is currently taking to complete new social housing applications by local authorities.
Applications for social housing support are assessed by the relevant local authority, in accordance with the eligibility and need criteria set down in section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011, as amended.The Regulations require local authorities, subject to conditions, to deal with social housing applications within 12 weeks. Local authorities prioritise housing needs assessments for those in greatest need and seek to process their applications within the prescribed maximum timeframes. Some applications may take longer than 12 weeks to process, for example, where incomplete information is provided by applicants during the application process.
