Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014
471. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to initiate a higher standard of inspection of prospective and existing social leasing units to ensure that any build defects are detected and future losses are avoided. [9294/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is already a condition of the social housing leasing scheme that in order for properties to be accepted onto the scheme they must be in compliance with all relevant planning and building regulations. In addition, properties must meet standards set out for rented properties in Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2009. Local authorities are tasked with ensuring that properties comply with the relevant statutory standards by appropriate means, including inspections where required.
