Thomas Gould
Question:778. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of whole-time equivalent staff in the vacant homes unit by grade. [41596/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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Housing for All (published in September 2021) provides a new housing plan for Ireland to 2030 with the overall objective that every citizen in the State should have access to good quality homes through a steady supply of housing in the right locations, with economic, social and environmental sustainability built into the system. The strategy sets out, over four pathways, a broad suite of measures to achieve its policy objectives together with a financial commitment of in excess of €4 billion per annum. Addressing vacancy is a key part of the strategy, as set out in Pathway Four on addressing vacancy and efficient use of existing stock.
In light of these priorities, my Department decided that work on this pathway merits a dedicated Principal Officer-led Vacant Homes Unit. At present, the Unit contains a full time Principal Officer, Assistant Principal Officer and Executive Officer with further staffing planned as work advances. The Unit will play a key part in delivering on the Government commitments under Housing for All, Pathway four designed to tackle vacancy and ensure the more efficient use of our existing housing stock.
Question No. 779 answered with Question No. 623.