Housing Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2016

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Ceisteanna (155)

Arthur Spring

Ceist:

155. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop a shared ownership scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Government announced in 2011 the standing down of all affordable housing schemes, including the Shared Ownership Scheme, given the changes in the property and lending markets. There are no plans at this time to develop a new shared ownership scheme.