Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 October 2020
168. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence his plans to invest in accommodation to be provided to military families to ease the financial burdens on them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30703/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of local authority, social and/or affordable housing is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.
The provision of married quarters to serving personnel is no longer provided. There has been a long standing established policy since the late 1990's to withdraw from the provision of housing quarters for Defence Forces personnel. The policy has been given effect on a gradual basis and accordingly long term residential accommodation is no longer provided.
