Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
733. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason an approved housing body, in receipt of State funding, will not install a security entrance gate at a location (details supplied) to protect older and vulnerable residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10506/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraApproved Housing Bodies (AHBs) are independent, not-for-profit organisations. They provide affordable rented housing for people who cannot afford to pay private sector rents or buy their own homes; or for particular groups, such as older people or homeless people. The upkeep, and any installation of gates or adaptation of the property is a matter for the individual AHB.
The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) regulates the landlord-tenant relationship in the private rented sector and the AHB sector and sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. Following the making of a complaint to an AHB, if the tenant(s) still remain dissatisfied with the response received, there is the option to refer a complaint to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) and avail of its dispute resolution service. The RTB was established as an independent statutory body under the Residential Tenancies Act 2014 to operate a national tenancy registration system and to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants and it also provides third party dispute resolution services.
