Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 July 2026
192. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm whether he has issued guidance or instruction to local authorities regarding the operation of their social housing transfer lists in recent times; and if so, to outline the guidance or instruction and to publish a copy of the correspondence. [49969/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe allocation and subsequent transfer of a tenancy is a matter for the relevant local authority in accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and associated regulations. Section 22 of the 2009 Act requires all local authorities, as a reserved function, to make an allocation scheme determining the order of priority to be accorded in the allocation of dwellings to households qualified for social housing support and to households approved for a transfer, the allocation of which would, in the opinion of the authority, meet the accommodation needs and requirements of the households.
In relation to determining the accommodation needs of a household seeking a transfer, and the priority to be awarded to such households, these are a matters for each local authority concerned, having regard to their allocation scheme.
My Department has not issued any additional guidance or instruction to local authorities in relation to the operation of transfer lists as the oversight and practical management of housing lists is a matter for the relevant local authority in accordance with the 2009 Housing Act and associated regulations.
