Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Public Accounts Committee

2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 – Social Protection
Chapter - 24 Supplementary Welfare Allowance

1:15 pm

Photo of Robert DowdsRobert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am seriously concerned about slums developing, even in relatively new housing estates, which is not good for anybody. Given that so much State money is being invested, it would be far better to ensure better outcomes. For example, there is a view that no more than 30% of houses in a private estate should be rented. We should try to maintain that proportion.

I have further queries. I have read the report and it seems that there were few rental agreements in place. Why? How can the matter be rectified?

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