Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
696. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify in the situation whereby a social housing tenant in local authority housing is providing a couch for a homeless individual to sleep on if they will face sanction by the local authority for breaching tenancy agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13004/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraDecisions regarding who may reside in a local authority dwelling are matters for individual local authorities as part of their day to day management of the social housing system. I have no role in this regard.
Generally, the tenancy agreements in place between local authorities and their tenants do not allow individuals who are not members of the tenants’ households to reside in local authority dwellings without the prior consent of the local authority. Such persons may apply to reside in the property under the local authorities’ current permission to reside/inclusion on the rent account procedures.
Decisions in relation to the granting of permission to reside on foot of any application are made by local authorities with regard to factors including overcrowding, the prevention of anti-social behaviour and good estate management.
