Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2013
59. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the delivery of the National Asset Management Agency units for social leasing; the number that are currently occupied, in the process of being occupied or ready for occupation with a breakdown based on the number that are in local authority or voluntary sector control respectively. [20481/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo the end of Quarter 1 2013, the transition of 263 properties from the NAMA portfolio has been completed, with contracts signed in respect of a further 76 properties. All but 24 of the 263 completed units are being made available for people that the local authorities have deemed in need of housing. These 24 units were part of a project of 58 apartments delivered in Sandyford. The other 34 apartments were delivered for social housing use and the project is a practical illustration of sustainable housing policy which aims to provide a balanced mix between social and private housing within a community.
Of the 339 units that have been completed or contracted to date, 257 units have been made available to Approved Housing Bodies with a further 82 available to Local Authorities.
A further 1,198 housing units are either under consideration or under negotiation.
