Social and Affordable Housing

Thursday, 28 April 2016

Questions (144)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

144. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of social housing and the ownership scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8685/16]

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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.