Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
582. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the availability of affordable housing in Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54769/25]
View answer583. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the availability of affordable housing in Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54770/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 582 and 583 together.
Government is fully committed to delivering housing at scale, and continuing to accelerate housing supply across all tenures. Overall, over 14,500 affordable housing solutions have been delivered by our range of delivery partners since the launch of Housing for All, including 113 in Sligo and 58 in Leitrim. All local authorities prepare their own Housing Delivery Action Plan setting out their planned approach to meeting identified social and affordable housing needs. Sligo's and Leitrim's published plans are available on their official websites.
The Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) is available to assist local authorities towards the cost of developing affordable homes where significant affordability needs have been identified.
The Ready to Build serviced sites scheme enables local authorities to provide sites at a discount to eligible applicants who want to build their own home. The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant continues to support the purchase and refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties. These affordable housing opportunities are promoted by Leitrim and by Sligo county councils on their official websites.
It is also worth noting that the First Home Scheme is available nationwide to support eligible home buyers in the private new housing market through an equity share arrangement.
My Department, the Housing Agency and Housing Delivery Co-ordination Office of the Local Government Management Association are available to assist local authorities in all aspects of the development of its affordable delivery programme.
