Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 October 2006
199 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the situation to allow tenants of voluntary housing associations to purchase their houses outright; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34974/06]
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There is no provision at present in the voluntary housing schemes for the purchase of individual houses by tenants. However, it was agreed under Housing Policy Framework — Building Sustainable Communities that consideration would be given in consultation with the voluntary and co-operative sector, to pilot a tenant purchase scheme for some new voluntary homes under the scheme. The timing and modalities of such a scheme, including any legislative element, will be developed in the coming months.
200 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when officials from his Department will visit Athy to meet officials from Athy Town Council to discuss the proposed remedial works scheme in estates (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34975/06]
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My Department sanctioned the provision of funding to Athy Town Council in March of this year for refurbishment works to houses at Carbery Park / Townspark in Athy under the Remedial Works Scheme. A meeting was provisionally arranged for 11 October 2006 but had to be postponed due to unavailability of staff. My Department has been in contact with Athy Town Council seeking a new date for a meeting and this is currently being finalised.
