Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
306. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a review of housing Circular 41/2012 is underway; if so, when it will be ready; and if not, if his Department will consider undertaking a review of the circular in order to provide clarification regarding the content. [57946/22]
View answer307. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering changes to the eligibility criterion for social housing supports; if it is intended to enshrine legal residence as a criteria for application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57947/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together.
I intend to bring forward legislation early in the new year regarding eligibility of non-nationals for social housing, including provision for legal residence as an eligibility criterion in any assessment for social housing support.
In the meantime, my Department continues to provide guidance and updates as needed on related policy matters in accordance with National and EU law. This includes, for example, recent correspondence advising local authorities of additional grounds upon which a right of residence may be established and flagging the intention to provide a statutory underpinning for policy in this area generally.
