Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 April 2022
269. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is revising the macro housing delivery targets in the housing plan from an average 33,000 per year in view of the Ukrainian refugee crisis; and if so, the new targets and additional funding that is being provided. [18950/22]
View answerThe Government is continuing to develop its humanitarian response to address the accommodation issues arising in the short, medium and long-term for persons arriving in Ireland fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. As part of this response, Government is working to ensure local capacity, resources and knowledge are brought to bear on the overall humanitarian response and is working closely with local authorities to ensure a well-coordinated approach. In this regard, a cross-sectoral and cross-departmental housing taskforce, chaired by my Department, has been established to develop the longer-term accommodation options needed.
The Government also remains committed to full delivery of Housing for All which targets the delivery of an average of 33,000 homes a year over the lifetime of the plan. This will progress in parallel with any new measures identified to meet the Ukrainian refugee needs. As these measures progress in parallel, I, along with the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Housing, the Housing for All Secretary Delivery Group and dedicated Workstreams, will monitor delivery of Housing for All and recommend adjustment to priorities, as required, on an ongoing basis.
