Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 December 2022
131. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the action that he will take to assist the overholding residents of an area (details supplied) in close proximity to the Curragh camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62598/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware it has been a long-standing policy to discontinue the historic provision of tied housing to Defence Forces personnel. This policy introduced in the late 1990s has been implemented on a gradual basis, sympathetic to the needs of those occupying these former Married Quarters, particular those persons who may be vulnerable. It is not intended to reverse this long-standing policy.
The Deputy has not indicated the details of the Overholder in question, however, I can advise that my Department has made an offer of a Licence to all Overholders that would regularise their position. My officials have also offered to liaise with the Local Housing Authority on their behalf, for reasons relating to GDPR, the Overholder's consent is required, and my officials have written to the Overholders on two occasions requesting same.
