Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
415. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have been refused entry onto the Meath social housing waiting list over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10480/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision as to whether a household qualifies for social housing support and can be placed on a housing list is solely a matter for the housing authority concerned in accordance with Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and associated regulations.
My Department does not hold information on the number of applicant households for social housing support or the number of households which are deemed ineligible for such support on assessment.
