Housing Act section 62
Dessie Ellis seeks repeal of section 62 of the Housing Act, which he says is obstructing action against antisocial behaviour, and asks about the housing Bill. The Taoiseach says it is undergoing consultation and remains listed for the session.
I was going to mention the tenants housing purchase scheme. Section 62 of the Housing Act needs to be repealed as a result of a Supreme Court decision which is causing serious problems for local authorities in dealing with anti-social issues. The Taoiseach previously said that the housing Bill would be published early this year. At what stage are we? Has the Cabinet discussed it and when will we see it?
Comment on this
As I said, the heads have been cleared so it now goes to committee for open consultation and observation from Members of the House and outside groups in order to get it into the best shape we can. At an early stage people will have the opportunity to make the points the Deputy mentioned. It is listed for this session.