Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022
115. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the work carried out on increasing housing options for persons with a disability and for older persons with additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/22]
View answer137. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to provide persons with intellectual disabilities and or autism spectrum disorder suitable social or affordable housing. [3086/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 137 together.
I launched a new joint National Housing Strategy for Disabled People (NHSDP) 2022-2027 on 14 January 2022, together with my colleagues Mr. Darragh O'Brien T.D. and Ms. Anne Rabbitte, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Disability (available at www.gov.ie/en/press-release/1c6c5-new-national-housing-strategy-for-disabled-people-2022-2027-launched)
The new Strategy sets out the vision for the cooperation and collaboration of Government Departments, state agencies and others in delivering housing and the related supports for disabled people over the next five years. This new Strategy will operate within the framework of Housing for All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland which is committed to ensuring that affordable, quality housing with an appropriate mix of housing design types provided within social housing, including universally designed units, is available to everyone in Irish society, including those with disabilities. Preparation of an Implementation Plan for the Strategy will begin in the first quarter of 2022 with a target for completion by the second quarter.
