Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
23. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on plans to deliver an affordable housing scheme in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35793/25]
View answerAffordability and the chance to own a home are at the heart of the Government’s housing policy. As detailed in the Housing for All strategy, the Government has introduced a number of measures to support households and individuals wishing to purchase a home, as well as increasing the overall supply of new homes, with an ambitious target of 300,000 new homes up to 2030.
The Affordable Housing Fund is available to assist local authorities in responding to localised affordability need where it occurs. Roscommon has recently signalled to my Department that it is actively exploring potential opportunities to facilitate the delivery of affordable purchase housing with AHF support.
My Department, the Housing Agency and the Local Government Management Agency are available to advise and support with the development of suitable schemes.
Given the profile of the county, I anticipate that the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and the Ready to Build Scheme, will prove valuable in addressing overall affordability need in Roscommon.
The First Home Scheme also supports first-time buyers in purchasing new homes on the private market through the use of an equity share model, similar to that employed in the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, and is available nationwide.
