Local Authority Housing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Questions (475)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

481 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding houses built under the capital loan and subsidy scheme prior to the introduction of the incremental purchase process; if legislation or a statutory instrument is required in order to enable mainstream family homes, built under this scheme, to be offered for sale to their tenants as is the case with other forms of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36032/12]

Written answers

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

My Department is currently examining, in consultation with the relevant bodies, the future funding and governance arrangements for the voluntary and co-operative housing sector. The need for any policy and legislative changes, including changes to facilitate the sale to tenants of houses provided by approved housing bodies, will be considered in the light of the outcome of this examination.