Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
313. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has had the opportunity to meet with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the vacant apartments in New Ross, following his recent visit to the town; if he will set out the response that he has received from the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62170/22]
View answerI understand that representatives of Wexford County Council have previously met with the organisation involved with these particular apartments in New Ross. It is important that Councils actively monitor and assess vacancy locally, both within their own housing stock and that of Approved Housing Bodies.
My Department is focused on ensuring that existing housing stock is utilised to its fullest extent and in that regard, officials from my Department have been in contact with the organisation involved and have requested that they re-engage with the Council to look at options to utilise the apartments.
The Council and the organisation will have my Department's support in this matter and I look forward to them pursuing this as a matter of urgency.
