Local Authority Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004

Thursday, 19 February 2004

Ceisteanna (222)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

222 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are still Dublin City Council properties with only outdoor toilet facilities for tenants; and his Department’s plans to ensure that Dublin City Council and other local authorities bring these properties in line with national and international housing standards and regulations. [5437/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

The installation of indoor toilet facilities by a local authority in its housing stock is the responsibility of the local authority concerned. I understand, however, that a small number of houses rented by Dublin City Council do not have indoor toilet facilities and that the city council is formulating proposals to be submitted to my Department relating to the provision of such facilities.