James O'Connor
Ceist:264. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an update will be provided on the work of the Housing Commission. [12114/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 3 March 2022
Ceisteanna (264)
Freagraí scríofa
The Programme for Government contained a commitment to establishing a Commission on Housing to examine issues such as tenure, standards, sustainability and quality-of-life issues in the provision of housing. This should include the efficient functioning of the markets for housing construction and provision. As further set out in Housing for All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland, the Commission will also bring forward proposals on the Referendum on Housing referred to in the Programme for Government.
The Commission on Housing is now established and held its first meeting on 12th January 2022. The Commission consists of 12 Members, including the Chair John O’Connor who was appointed by the Minister in May 2021. The 9 ordinary Members were appointed by the Minister following the campaign seeking expressions of interest in membership of the Commission. A further two international experts were appointed by the Minister.
I understand that the Commission has now met 4 times. It should be noted that the Commission on Housing is independent from the Department. The Commission will regularly be publishing information on its website - https://www.gov.ie/housingcommission/ including agendas and minutes of meetings.