Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2022
310. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any plans to provide housing-with-care accommodation schemes in County Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53024/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the Deputy is referring to enabling disabled people living independently with supports.
I launched the second joint National Housing Strategy for Disabled People (NHSDP) 2022-2027, on 14 January 2022 together with Minister O'Brien and Ms Anne Rabbitte, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Disability. The new Strategy sets out the vision for the cooperation and collaboration of Government Departments, state agencies and others in delivering housing and the related supports for disabled people over the next five years. The areas that are to be addressed to deliver on the vision of the Strategy are set out as themes. Theme 2 of the NHSDP which is entitled ‘Interagency Collaboration and the Provision of Supports’ includes outcomes relating to the improvement of effective collaboration between local authorities and the HSE, better inter-departmental cooperation, aligning housing and support services and the sharing of relevant information between agencies.
The new Strategy operates within the framework of Housing for All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland which is committed to ensuring that affordable, quality housing with an appropriate mix of housing design types provided within social housing, including universally designed units, is available to everyone in Irish society, including those with disabilities and older people. Preparation of the Implementation Plan for the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People is at an advanced stage and will be completed by year end.
