Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2024
89. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to stimulate the opportunity for people to rightsize, where people wish to consider such options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36967/24]
View answerHousing for All commits to increasing the housing options available to older people to facilitate ageing in place with dignity and independence, including the development of a policy on rightsizing. The Housing for All policy objective to make more efficient use of existing housing stock includes tasking my Department with the development of a national policy on rightsizing and to explore options to support and incentivise rightsizing on a voluntary basis.
Work continues to be advanced in my Department to inform and progress the development of national policy on rightsizing with the objective of bringing forward a draft national policy as soon as possible.
