asked the Minister for Local Government whether Dublin Corporation are empowered to purchase small habitable houses in convenient localities for allocation to elderly individuals and couples, including old age pensioners and disabled persons; and, if not, if he will introduce the necessary legislation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housing of Elderly Individuals and Couples in Dublin.
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Housing authorities are empowered under the Housing Acts to purchase houses for the provision of housing accommodation for persons in the categories mentioned by the Deputy.