Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
840. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Approved Housing Bodies have obligations to answer representations from public representatives regarding issues their tenants contact them about; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37520/23]
View answerApproved Housing Bodies (AHBs) are independent, not-for-profit organisations.
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) was formally established on 1 February 2021. AHBRA is an independent body tasked with providing the regulation of Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) . AHBRA have published sets of standards for AHBs under their regulatory framework. There are four standards which AHBs are expected to adhere to including tenancy management. It is open to any individual, including public representatives, to raise a concern about an AHB with AHBRA concerns@ahbregulator.ie which will be screened to consider whether they fall within AHBRA's remit and compliance with the relevant Act. Further information is available on the AHBRA website, www.ahbregulator.ie.
