Social and Affordable Housing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Questions (1201)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

1201. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the cost guidelines issued to each local authority for the acquisition of houses and apartments for use as social housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8955/20]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

The current cost guidelines for the acquisition of houses and apartments for use as social housing were issued to local authorities in April 2019, under Circular 15/2019. These will be provided to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51

A copy of Circular 15/2019 and the current cost guidelines have now been sent to the Deputy.