Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria given to local authorities by his Department to guide them in their production of the tri-annual assessment of housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36444/08]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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Housing authorities conduct their triennial housing needs assessment in accordance with Section 9 of the Housing Act 1988. Prior to any assessment being carried out my Department issues guidance to housing authorities, in the form of a circular, to ensure a consistent assessment approach. It is a matter for individual authorities, in accordance with legislation and having regard to guidance issued by my Department, to undertake the assessment of need. A copy of the relevant circular (N21/07) has been placed in the Oireachtas Library for information.