Local Authority Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 November 2018

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Questions (262)

Brendan Smith

Question:

262. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if it is within the power of local authorities to purchase or source housing outside their own council areas, if local authorities are not engaged in sourcing accommodation outside their areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48648/18]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

In relation to the Deputy's query, local authorities continue to work closely together with a view to finding accommodation solutions for households. Section 109 of the Housing Act 1966 provides that a housing authority may perform any of its functions under that Act outside of its functional area.