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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 21 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 2

Written Answers. - Local Authority Housing.

Seán Ryan

Question:

255 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the powers which a local authority has to refuse to accept an application for joint tenancy of a council dwelling from the spouse of an existing tenant, following a recent marriage, solely on the grounds of income; and his views on the principle of such a case. [13959/03]

Local authorities are responsible for assessing housing needs, including joint tenancy applications, in accordance with their locally adopted schemes of letting priorities. In making an assessment, local authorities have regard, inter alia, to the income and family circumstances of the applicant. My Department understands that an application for joint tenancy following marriage would generally be accepted by a local authority subject to their being satisfied that the spouse is not the owner of another house.

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