Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 258: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses completed under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and awaiting allocation in Kildare County Council at present; when the allocation of same will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40717/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Information on the number of social and affordable houses under Part V in Kildare County and which are awaiting allocation at present, and on when these allocations will take place, is not available in my Department. However, I would expect the Council to ensure that Part V homes are occupied immediately following transfer by developers.

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow tenants to purchase a dwelling from a voluntary housing association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40718/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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There is no provision at present in the voluntary housing schemes for the purchase of individual houses by tenants. However, it was agreed under Housing Policy Framework — Building Sustainable Communities that consideration would be given in consultation with the voluntary and co-operative sector, to pilot a tenant purchase scheme for some new voluntary homes under the scheme. The timing and modalities of such a scheme, including any legislative element, will be developed in the coming months.