Written answers

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government

Social and Affordable Housing

Photo of John BradyJohn Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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411. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons on the social housing list in Bray, County Wicklow; the number on the list in Bray, County Wicklow for over 12 years; the number of children awaiting housing on the list in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15231/20]

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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Details on the number of households qualified for social housing support in each local authority area are set out in the statutory Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA).

The most recent summary, conducted in June 2019, shows that 68,693 households were assessed as qualified for and being in need of social housing support. This represents a decrease of 3,165 households or 4.4% on the last assessment in June 2018. Indeed, since 2016, the numbers have decreased from 91,600 to 68,693, a reduction of 25%.

Below is the link to the summary report for 2019 which includes breakdowns by each local authority, including Wicklow across a range of categories. SSHA data is collected and collated at local authority level and therefore a breakdown of the numbers by electoral area cannot be provided. Details on the length of time spent on the record of qualified households (waiting lists) can be found at tables 2.8 and A1.8 of the report.

Tables 2.4 and A1.4 provide details on household size, including a breakdown of the household composition, which provides a granular level of detail regarding the number of persons in each household type, including children.

Report 2019

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It should be noted that the SSHA is a point in time exercise and does not necessarily reflect the dynamic nature of entry to and exit from the list.

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