Public invited to have their say on Irish housing system
With housing issues firmly dominating the political agenda at the moment, the closing date for members of the public to have their say on the Irish housing system has been extended to Friday, April 28 next and everyone is being urged to take part in the consultation process.
The Housing Commission would like to thank everyone for the submissions received to date and is continuing to encourage members of the public and interested stakeholders to give their views on a range of issues detailed in a questionnaire which can be accessed at www.gov.ie/HousingConsultation.
The Housing Commission was established last year to examine issues on how to provide a sustainable housing system including supply, tenure, standards, and quality-of-life issues in the provision of housing. The Commission, which is independent, is conducting a public consultation to inform the Housing Commission’s consideration of long-term housing policy post 2030. It is also looking at current housing issues that could affect the long-term.
The Housing Commission is seeking specific views on each of the following areas:
Maintaining a sustainable housing supply and providing balance and choice of tenures
The cost and quality of housing, including the drivers of cost
The capacity of the construction sector to meet housing supply requirements
The affordability of private rental accommodation
The affordability of house purchasing for first-time buyers
Rural housing
Regulation of social housing
The role of Approved Housing Bodies in housing provision
In completing this consultation, the public has an opportunity to provide feedback on one, some or all of the areas above, depending on your preference.
All of the answers you give will remain completely confidential. Consultation responses will not be linked back to any individual.
The consultation period began on March 21 and has now been extended until Friday of next week, April 28.
The questionnaire can be accessed at www.gov.ie/HousingConsultation.