Social and Affordable Housing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 March 2012

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Questions (153)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

156 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions No. 191 and 192 of 22 February 2012 and notwithstanding the information contained therein, if he accepts that it is essential for his Department to routinely collect data sought in order that the effectiveness of the national scheme can be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11998/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O’Sullivan)

My Department does not currently collect information regarding the number of homes available and applications received under the Incremental Purchase Scheme in housing authorities. I consider it appropriate that my Department should collect this information and it is currently under consideration as to how best this should be done.