Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 558: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take in relation to housing associations that are not conforming with the regulations under which they were set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31484/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Voluntary and co-operative housing organisations are required to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of my Department's capital funding schemes. Under Section 6(6) of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1992 the Minister may grant approved status to a housing body for the provision of housing. Approved status can be suspended or withdrawn in cases where an approved body ceases to comply with these conditions.

My Department, in consultation with the local authorities and the voluntary and co-operative housing sector, is currently examining measures to enhance governance of the voluntary and co-operative housing sector in the light of their increasing role in delivering on needs.