Housing Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2016

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Questions (155)

Arthur Spring

Question:

155. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop a shared ownership scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Government announced in 2011 the standing down of all affordable housing schemes, including the Shared Ownership Scheme, given the changes in the property and lending markets. There are no plans at this time to develop a new shared ownership scheme.