Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Tom Gilligan:

That is very important. The repair and lease scheme is really a response to areas where there is a housing need. In fairness, there are properties logged that are not in areas where there is a need for social housing. That is certainly something we have to look at. It is also important to note the whole idea of sustainable development, which has already been mentioned in this committee meeting. Not every vacant property needs to be brought back as social housing. We need to get the mix, which includes private and rental accommodation, right as well. That is an overview of the work.