Local Authority Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Questions (915)

Michael Ring

Question:

913 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the onus is on a local authority to provide temporary accommodation for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo where necessary. [28773/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Michael Finneran)

The determination of a person's eligibility for social housing or emergency accommodation is a matter for the relevant Housing Authority, in this case Mayo County Council.