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Housing Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Questions (277)

Thomas Gould

Question:

277. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the reason that a local authority can grant a transfer from social housing. [2912/22]

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Written answers

All social housing support recipients can apply for a transfer, including from one form of support to another, for example from HAP to social housing, or from one local authority dwelling to another.

The oversight and practical management of housing lists is a matter for the relevant local authority in accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and associated regulations, including determining the conditions to be met in relation to transfer applications.

Section 22 of the 2009 Act requires local authorities to make an allocation scheme determining the order of priority to be accorded in the allocation of dwellings to households qualified for social housing support and to households approved for transfer. While applicants are prioritised in accordance with the relevant allocation scheme, including those applicants seeking a transfer, local authorities also take into account the condition of existing accommodation, medical and compassionate grounds, etc.

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