Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2006
75 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to conduct the housing needs assessment on an annual basis in order to give a more accurate picture of housing need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16585/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra
An objective and comprehensive assessment of a person or family's need is an essential first step in putting in place a modern system of housing supports.
Under the Housing Policy Framework — Building Sustainable Communities, there is a commitment to develop new means of assessing housing need. As part of the new arrangements I anticipate that future assessments of housing need will be carried out on a more regular basis.
Further details on the new arrangements will be announced later in the year.
