Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012
707. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any of the National Assets Management Agency allocated social housing properties will be utilised to meet the needs of the rising homeless population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48104/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraStatutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons rests with the housing authorities. NAMA has identified over 3,800 units to be considered for social housing. Of those that have been examined to date, 449 have been deemed unsuitable by housing authorities and a further 594 have been withdrawn. 2,010 units are being examined by housing authorities as to their suitability for social housing purposes including accommodating homeless persons.
