198 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria for social housing in respect of non EEA nationals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4655/11]

The latest guidance to local authorities in respect of access to social housing supports for non-Irish nationals, including non-EEA nationals, is set out in my Department's Circular SHIP 2010/19 of 24 September 2010. A copy of the Circular is available in the Oireachtas library.