Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2016
341. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government following the publication of his action plan for housing and homelessness four months ago, the status of the progress made to date on action 4.1 to develop a comprehensive strategy for the rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35087/16]
View answerPillar 4 of the Rebuilding Ireland, entitled "Improve the Rental Sector", commits to developing a comprehensive strategy for the rental sector in Q4 2016. The Strategy, which is on track to be finalised and published by the end of this year, will provide a vision for the development of a stable, strong and viable rental sector offering true choice for households, investment opportunities for providers and reflecting the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
The Strategy will be centred on the four critical areas of security, supply, standards and services. Following a stakeholder consultation event in Dublin on 20 October 2016, written submissions on policy matters relevant to the rental sector were invited from interested parties, up to 7 November 2016. Submissions were received from a wide range of stakeholders, which will contribute to shaping the strategy.
Rebuilding Ireland contains a clear commitment to reporting regular progress, through both a monthly housing activity report and a quarterly overall progress report. The First Quarterly Progress Report on the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness - Rebuilding Ireland (in respect of Quarter 3 2016 commitments and actions) was published on 1 November 2016, and can be accessed through the following link:- http://rebuildingireland.ie/First-Progress-Report.pdf.
