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

1:05 pm

Photo of Robert DowdsRobert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Councils are trying to set up long-term agreements with private landlords. Is Ms O'Donoghue aware that there are certain disadvantages because of the bureaucracy involved in the system? From anecdotal evidence in my constituency, this may prevent deals which would be to the long-term advantage of tenants.