Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the practice that is happening in some affordable housing schemes whereby the houses are allocated on a first come, first served basis; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a system is likely to be disadvantageous to persons with families who are not in a position to camp out overnight in order to queue for a suitable dwelling which suits their family needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16456/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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It is a key Government objective to maximise access to affordable housing. In situations where the demand exceeds the supply for particular developments, it is a matter for the relevant local authority to draw up a scheme of allocation priorities based on broad criteria set out in legislation. The making of a scheme or amendment to any such scheme is a reserved function of the Council.