Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2006
517 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a sale scheme for tenants of local authority flats will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30722/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra
My Department is currently preparing proposals for the legislation required to give effect to the commitment in the Housing Policy Framework: Building Sustainable Communities to introduce a new tenant purchase scheme that will allow for the sale of local authority apartments to tenants under certain conditions. Draft legislation will be brought before the Oireachtas as soon as possible.
518 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is working on proposals in co-operation with Dublin City Council to replace senior citizen bed-sit accommodation by one-bedroom accommodation; and when he expects to introduce a programme of building and reconstruction to achieve same. [30723/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra
It is understood that Dublin City Council are finalising a strategy to be completed early in 2007 to replace their senior citizen bed-sit accommodation with separate bedroom(s) and living areas. Following the completion of this report it is the intention of the City Council to make a submission to my Department requesting capital funding to undertake this programme. My Department's current Social Housing Design Guidelines indicate that local authorities should provide dwellings with separate bedroom(s) and living areas in all instances.
519 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a refurbishment scheme proposal for an avenue (details supplied) in County Kerry from Tralee Town Council and if a decision has been taken on same. [30724/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Tralee Town Council submitted proposals to my Department in mid 2005 to carry out refurbishment works, extensions and site development works to the scheme in question. It was considered that a more efficient use could be made of the available site and following discussions with my Department the Council have been requested to review their submission. My Department will further consider the scheme on receipt of the Council's revised proposals.
