Local Authority Housing Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2016

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Questions (75)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

75. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on local authorities ringfencing the funds collected through the sale of local authority houses for the purpose of the provision of maintenance programmes to replace windows and doors and provide or improve heating systems in local authority housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37794/16]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

Funds collected by local authorities through the sale of local authority houses or other housing-related activities, are normally used by those authorities for maintenance and improvement to their housing stock. This can include replacing windows and doors, improving heating systems and any other appropriate maintenance/improvement activities the local authority deems appropriate.