Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
364. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons from outside of the local authority area that were allocated social housing in Athlone, Mullingar, Moate and Kilbeggan, County Westmeath in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18137/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not hold information on the allocations of the specific type requested by the Deputy.
The oversight and practical management of housing waiting lists, including the allocation and transfer of tenancies, is solely a matter for the relevant local authority in accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, and associated regulations. Section 22 of the Act requires local authorities to make an allocation scheme determining the order of priority to be accorded when allocating dwellings to households qualified for social housing support and to households approved for a transfer, the allocation of which would, in the opinion of the authority, meet the accommodation needs and requirements of the households.
