Housing Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2014

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Thursday, 9 October 2014

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Bernard Durkan

Question:

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if it is possible to approve a mechanism to fund the purchase of existing and-or construction of new houses by the local authorities to meet the ever increasing housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38740/14]

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Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

As part of the Estimates and Budgetary process for 2015, the Government will be considering all options for increasing the supply of social housing, including the funding of  the purchase of existing houses and the construction of new  houses by local authorities. 

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