Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
290. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of single men with no parental responsibilities under the age of 60 years who are on the waiting list for social housing and-or voluntary agencies housing in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10963/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra291. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of single women with no parental responsibilities under the age of 60 years who are on the waiting list for social housing and-or voluntary agencies housing in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10964/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 290 and 291 together.
The oversight and practical management of housing waiting lists is generally a matter for the relevant local authority in accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations.
That said, details on the number and composition of households qualified for social housing support in each local authority area is provided in the annual Summary of Social Housing Assessments. The most recent summary, conducted in November 2021, is available at:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/f6119-summary-of-social-housing-assessments-2021-key-findings/
While the data sought in the Question are not detailed in the summary report, analysis by the Housing Agency suggests there were 275 single men and 165 single women under the age of 60 and with no parental responsibilities on the waiting list for social housing in Clare on the 'count date' in November 2021.
The 2022 Summary of Social Housing Assessments will be published shortly.
