James Lawless
Ceist:132. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on his work to tackle vacancy and dereliction in County Kildare. [12096/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 3 March 2022
Ceisteanna (132, 205)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:205. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with Galway City and County Councils in 2021 and to date in 2022 with regard to addressing the issue of vacant houses in both local authority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11944/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 205 together.
Housing for All (published in September 2021) provides a new housing plan for Ireland to 2030 with the overall objective that every citizen in the State should have access to good quality homes through a steady supply of housing in the right locations, with economic, social and environmental sustainability built into the system. The strategy sets out, over four pathways, a broad suite of measures to achieve its policy objectives together with a financial commitment of in excess of €4 billion per annum.
My ongoing engagement with local authorities on the delivery of the objectives under Housing for All includes engagement through the delivery of the suite of measures under the pathway to addressing vacancy and efficient use of existing stock. I am ensuring that all local authorities, including Galway City and County Councils, and Kildare County Council, are best positioned and funded to deal with the challenges of vacancy in their town and villages in an appropriate and timely manner.