David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 393: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 407 of 22 June 2010, if other forms of photo identification (details supplied) will be accepted by local authorities for social housing applications; if so, the details of the forms of identification that will be acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Identification is an important part of the process of the assessment for social housing support. The checklist attached to the application form prescribed in the Social Housing Assessment Regulations refers to a passport or a driving licence. In a case where an applicant does not have either of these documents, the housing authority concerned should advise the applicant what form of photo identification will be accepted. My Department will issue guidance to authorities on this issue.