Local Authority Housing

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Questions (204)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

204. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a copy of the circular issued on the purchase of new and existing homes for Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35984/20]

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The current cost guidelines for the acquisition of houses and apartments for use as social housing were issued to all local authorities, including to Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council in April 2019, under Circular 15/2019. The relevant details will be provided to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51

My Department provides funding to local authorities to acquire a range of properties for social housing use. Identifying and undertaking such social housing acquisitions is largely delegated to local authorities, so that they may respond flexibly to all opportunities to provide new social housing. As the housing authority for its area, it is a matter for each local authority, in the first instance, to determine the suitability of any units for acquisition. The relevant information is now attached. Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council Cost Guidelines