Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Questions (508)

Chris Andrews

Question:

508. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to carry out a review into the management of Part V social housing, given the management of Part V social housing in a development is carried out after completion of the overall development, and that major changes are often required to make units suitable for tenants with mobility issues, causing delays and increased cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40025/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Under section 63(3) of the Local Government Act 2001 local authorities are independent in the performance of their functions. The management of the local authorities' social housing stock, whether acquired through Part V or elsewhere, is among these functions and is part of the day to day management of the social housing system. I have no function in this regard and I have no plans to conduct a review of the local authorities management of Part V social housing.

Detailed Guidelines and a range of funding mechanisms are made available to local authorities by my Department to maximise the benefit of Part V in meeting their range of housing needs locally. It is emphasised that when Part V agreements are negotiated with developers, preferably prior to a planning application, that individual characteristics of developments and local context are considered so that the requirements of the local authority from a housing perspective can be met to the fullest extent possible.