Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2024
79. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has plans to stimulate the opportunity for people to right-size, where people wish to consider such options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42936/24]
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 right-sizing. 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 right-sizing and to explore options to support and incentivise right-sizing on a voluntary basis.
Work continues to be advanced in my Department to inform and progress the development of national policy on right-sizing with the objective of bringing forward a draft national policy as soon as possible.
