Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss ‘Social and Affordable Housing – Financing and Funding’

The meeting at 3pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will hear from representatives of the Housing Agency and the Housing Finance Agency.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Steven Matthews said: “Increasing the supply and availability of social and affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges we face and is critical to solving the housing shortage. This will be done through local authorities, approved housing bodies and other state bodies. The Committee looks forward to hearing from both agencies how this can be financed and funded over the coming years.”

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.