Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2022
75. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the review of the income guidelines for eligibility for local authority housing first commenced; the reason no decision have been made to change these limits to more realistic levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22157/22]
View answer77. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish and act upon the review completed in November 2021 into the current banding model and income limits applicable to local authorities regarding housing supports. [22021/22]
View answer78. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when income eligibility limits for social housing for areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22145/22]
View answer81. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the review of income limits for eligibility for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22193/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 75, 77, 78 and 81 together.
Housing for All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland was published in September 2021 and, as part of a broad suite of social housing reforms, committed to reviewing income eligibility for social housing.The review, which examined, inter alia, the efficiency of the current banding model and income limits applicable to local authorities, was completed in Q4, 2021. I am currently considering its findings and expect to decide on proposed changes and recommendations shortly.
