Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
321. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can clarify if a person who transfers from one local authority within County Dublin to another local authority can retain their length of time on the list, or if the local authority to whom they transfer will reassess them. [19119/23]
View answerHouseholds are reassessed against the eligibility and need criteria set down in the relevant legislation when seeking a transfer from one local authority housing list to another. If deemed eligible, they qualify for all social housing support, including the Housing Assistance Payment, and are placed on the housing list to be considered for suitable tenancies in accordance with the relevant local authority’s allocation scheme.
Generally, is not possible for a household previously on one social housing waiting list to carry the time spent on that list when applying to another local authority. This ensures any unfairness that might arise for households already on a waiting list in a receiving local authority is avoided.
Notwithstanding, local authorities will prioritise allocations to those households they consider to be most in need at any moment in time.
