Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:236 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel currently in overholders accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38442/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 16 November 2006
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Freagraí scríofa
Personnel on being discharged from the Permanent Defence Force are obliged to vacate married quarters within a short period of the dates of their discharge. There are 56 married quarters currently overheld. The provision of housing is primarily a matter for the local authorities and married personnel have an equal claim on such housing as other members of the community in the same income category. My Department is continuing to examine all options, including affordable housing and voluntary and co-op housing schemes, in relation to the re-housing of those overholders who would in the normal way be eligible for Local Authority Housing.