New consultation on Ireland's housing system opens to the public

The public is encouraged to have their say as part of a new consultation on the housing system in Ireland. 

The Housing Commission is hoping as many people as possible will participate in the consultation - which remains open from today (Tuesday March 21) until Tuesday April 18 - to give their views on a range of issues. 

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 purpose of the independent consultation is to inform the Housing Commission’s consideration of long-term housing policy post 2030, and to look at current housing issues that could affect the long-term. 

The Housing Commission is seeking specific views on each of the following areas:

1.     Maintaining a sustainable housing supply and providing balance and choice of tenures

2.     The cost and quality of housing, including the drivers of cost

3.     The capacity of the construction sector to meet housing supply requirements

4.     The affordability of private rental accommodation

5.     The affordability of house purchasing for first-time buyers

6.     Rural housing

7.     Regulation of social housing

8.     The role of Approved Housing Bodies in housing provision 

In completing this consultation - whiich takes 20 minutes to complete - the public has an opportunity to provide feedback on one, some, or all of the areas above, depending on preference. 

All of the answers you give to the questionnaire (which will remain completely confidential) can be accessed here.