Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2018
210. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the possibility of introducing a rural resettlement scheme has been investigated further by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41603/18]
View answerThe Government's Action Plan for Rural Development: Realising our Potential, has a clear objective of working across Government Departments to deliver a co-ordinated group of strategies and actions to ensure the success of vibrant rural communities across Ireland.
My Department works closely with the Department of Rural and Community Development on rural housing issues. In relation to social housing, it is already possible for households to move and relocate between local authority areas, including relocating from an urban to a rural location, under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme.
My Department is also currently examining additional ways to facilitate households, who are qualified for social housing, and who may wish to relocate to and resettle in rural areas.
