Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

Does the Minister of State accept that at the assessment point in 2005, many households were struck off the housing lists for failure to apply quickly enough to a local authority or, if they replied, because some minor error was detected in their applications? It is the case that thousands of people were struck off the list or not counted. Does the Minister accept that over the past ten years, the average number of people on County Louth local authorities' housing lists has been approximately 3,000, to which level they have returned notwithstanding the 2005 difficulties?

I acknowledge the enthusiasm and conscientiousness of the current county manager who has a genuine interest in housing provision, unlike her predecessor. Her genuine concern is improving the scenario in County Louth and it is only fair to acknowledge her efforts and those of her staff to meet the crisis. Does the Minister of State have a plan to deal with the Louth housing lists which have remained at such a significant average level during his ten-year tenure?

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