Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
410. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently intervene to ensure that a property is prepared and allocated by a housing body (details supplied). [22751/23]
View answerThe ongoing management and maintenance of Approved Housing Body (AHB) properties is a matter for the each AHB in conjunction with the relevant Local Authority. It is critical that Local Authorities take an active oversight role on the condition and tenanting of all AHB properties in their area, as it is they who manage the allocations for such properties with the AHBs, including responding to situations where properties are vacant.
I understand from Westmeath County Council that in the case of the property referred to in the question, a nomination is in place and the delays referenced are a result of specific works required due to the particular needs of the family allocated to the property. I further understand that Westmeath County Council met with the AHB last week who provided a commitment to complete works within the next month, allowing the tenant to move into the property.
