Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
892. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding vacant properties (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49642/14]
View answerLocal authorities are responsible for the detailed planning of social housing provision based on the needs of their areas. In this case, it is a matter for Wexford County Council to identify the appropriate initiatives to respond to their housing need. This includes consideration by them of options to acquire available properties, as well as building, leasing and the provision of housing supports through the private rental sector.
The recently published Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform sets out clear, national targets to increase the supply of social housing, while Budget 2015 has provided increased funding to support these targets. My Department will work with Wexford County Council and other local authorities within the context of the increased funding now available, to meet the Social Housing Strategy targets for 2015 and beyond.
