Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Questions (589)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

589. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to persons (details supplied) currently residing in Oxford in England, but who, due to age and ill health, wish to return to Loughrea in County Galway where they were born; the agencies that are in a position to offer advice, guidance and assistance regarding their housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I understand that Safe Home Programme Ltd, a charitable organisation supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme, provides an information and advisory service for anyone considering a move back to the State, including information on their housing options. To apply for housing under the service, applicants must meet certain criteria including an inability to provide accommodation from their own resources. Further information is available on the organisation’s website at the link below.

http://www.safehomeireland.com.