Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2024
191. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide further clarification on the scope, timeline and who is responsible for the development of a national policy on rightsizing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22201/24]
View answerHousing for All commits to increasing the housing options available to older people to facilitate ageing in place with dignity and independence, including the development of a policy on rightsizing. The Housing for All policy objective to make more efficient use of existing housing stock includes tasking my Department with the development of a national policy on rightsizing and to explore options to support and incentivise rightsizing on a voluntary basis. Work continues to be advanced in my Department to inform and progress the development of national policy on rightsizing with the objective of bringing forward a draft national policy as soon as possible.
