Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
398. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for the provision of an adequate supply of affordable and local authority housing in line with current and growing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15004/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis Government is absolutely committed to ensuring that affordable, quality housing solutions are available to everyone in Irish society and this is reflected in the Programme for Government "Our Shared Future". The Programme commits to increasing the social housing stock by over 50,000 over the next five years, with an emphasis on new builds. It also pledges to put affordability at the heart of the housing system through the progression of State-backed affordable housing.
Since taking up Office I have established a Top Level Group of delivery partners to ensure that delivery is prioritised this year, taking account of the impact of Covid 19. Over the weeks ahead I will expand this work to deal with the expedited delivery of social and affordable housing over the lifetime of the Government.
In terms of affordable housing, I will outline my detailed plans in the Autumn, taking account of the progress made under the Serviced Site Fund, the development of the Affordable Purchase Scheme and work on the Cost Rental model.
