Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012
174. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government at what stage is the preparation of the Housing Bill; and if the Bill will legislate for uniform housing needs assessment system throughout local authorities;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53238/12]
View answerThe Heads of a Housing Bill are currently being developed in my Department with a view to seeking Government approval to the drafting of the Bill as soon as possible. I have no plans to provide in the Bill for major changes to the new standard procedure for assessing applicants for social housing that came into force in April 2011 under section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and associated regulation.
