Written answers

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Social and Affordable Housing

11:00 pm

Photo of Ciarán LynchCiarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 1459: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration that he has given to the institution of a probationary period at the commencement of social housing tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32180/10]

Photo of Michael FinneranMichael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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Probationary tenancies are not currently available under the existing legal framework. Local authority tenancies are given on a weekly basis.

Section 29 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 provides for the prescription of different forms of tenancy to be used by housing authorities, including whether tenancies are for a periodic or fixed term. This section has not yet been commenced; however the need for and appropriateness of probationary tenancies will be considered prior to commencement and in consultation with local authorities.

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