Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed)
Mr. Patrick O'Sullivan:
Absolutely. However, it is important to point out that the most recent published summary of social housing assessments for 2022, referenced the inclusion on the application form of whether an applicant wants access to a wheelchair-livable house or not. Interestingly enough, no one sought a wheelchair-accessible house.
However, that is not unusual because it was only added to the application form last year. We will see over time as they review all people who are on their social housing list. The summary of social housing assessments is something to watch closely in the coming years. We have that clear identifier; therefore, we would be able to pinpoint where there is an exact need.
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