Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
305. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on progress to honour a commitment made in the Joint Policy Statement on Housing Options for our Ageing Population in 2019 that 30% of all new dwellings would be built to incorporate universal design principles to accommodate Ireland's ageing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62039/22]
View answerMy Department, in conjunction with the Department of Health, published the "Housing Options for Our Ageing Population" policy statement in 2019 which provides policy options in support of a range of housing and accommodation alternatives for older people. The policy statement, together with the third and final Implementation Group report, including an update on Action 4.6 as referred to in the Question, are available on the Government's website at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/83781d-housing-options-for-our-ageing-population-policy-statement/.
