Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
533. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a project (details supplied) in County Mayo which has received State funding is refusing to accept tenants from a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3683/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe issue raised concerns moving existing Rental Accommodation Scheme and Local Authority tenants who have been nominated by Mayo County Council, into a new development provided under the Capital Assistance Scheme. The charging of rent is, in the first instance, a matter for the approved housing body concerned. However, housing authorities have a clear right of consultation in relation to the fixing of rents generally and the rents should be fair and equitable in respect of the development.
I understand that Mayo County Council has been in regular contact with the approved housing body concerned in an effort to secure agreement on the rent levels.
