Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
1172 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his view on allowing people in social housing to re-apply to their local authority for housing in particular when there has been a significant change in their circumstances, that is, increase in family size or an improvement in financial circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21143/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe housing needs assessment process is currently the subject of reform, with the aim of putting in place a graduated and flexible system of housing supports to meet the housing needs of applicants over their lifetimes. This includes developing appropriate mechanisms to cater to those households already in receipt of housing support who require a change in the support being provided on foot of their changing circumstances. This approach is in keeping with the lifecycle framework introduced in the new Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016, which has been reflected in my Department's Housing Policy Statement — Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities.
