Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 75: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to conduct the housing needs assessment on an annual basis in order to give a more accurate picture of housing need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16585/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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An objective and comprehensive assessment of a person or family's need is an essential first step in putting in place a modern system of housing supports.

Under the Housing Policy Framework — Building Sustainable Communities, there is a commitment to develop new means of assessing housing need. As part of the new arrangements I anticipate that future assessments of housing need will be carried out on a more regular basis.

Further details on the new arrangements will be announced later in the year.