Voluntary Housing Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 February 2013

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Ceisteanna (261)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has monitored the situation at an association (details supplied) in County Kildare with particular reference to and assurance that the association is operating in accordance with the regulations affecting such companies; if he has received communication from the local authority or issued any directions or instructions to the local authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8021/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 115 and 116 of 7 February 2013 which set out the responsibilities of housing authorities in monitoring the operation of projects funded under the voluntary housing funding schemes and which are managed and maintained by Approved Housing Bodies (AHB’s).

My Department will be arranging a meeting with the Director of Service and senior housing officials in Kildare County Council as soon as possible to discuss the council’s social housing programme for 2013 . Issues pertaining to operation and management of the Léim an Bhradáin housing project will be a specific matter for discussion at this meeting.