Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
400. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the way that local authorities allocate the number of social housings to be built for disability accessible housing; where the figures come from to support the number of houses to be built or renovated to meet the need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6298/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraA key action of Housing for All required local authorities to develop Housing Delivery Action Plans to include details of social and affordable housing delivery, including specific plans for the delivery of housing for disabled and older people. The Plans set out details of both social and affordable housing delivery as appropriate over the period 2022-2026, in line with targets set under Housing for All. The Plans also include details of the locations and delivery streams for social housing schemes and to make adequate provision for 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Housing Delivery Action Plans are published on the websites of the respective local authorities.
The annual statutory Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA) outlines details on the number of households qualified for social housing support in each local authority area. The purpose of the SSHA is to capture the total number of households qualified for social housing support across the country whose social housing need has not yet been met, in order to better understand the level of need for such support.
The SSHA includes breakdowns by local authority across multiple categories, including those whose main need for social housing support is due to a disability, medical or compassionate grounds. The SSHA also provides a breakdown of any specific accommodation requirements that households may have under four main headings; physical, intellectual, sensory and mental health.
The most recently published SSHA, conducted in November 2022 may be accessed at the following link www.gov.ie/en/collection/62486-summary-of-social-housing-assessments/
The SSHA 2023 is currently underway and I expect to publish the summary report before the end of Q1 2024.
