Debate contribution: Social Tenancy Agreements: Support

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 31 March 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 31 March 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Social Tenancy Agreements: Support
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4871907

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Minister, a young lady with autism and a severe learning disability in my constituency is in temporary housing courtesy of the Housing Executive. She was recently offered a bungalow, which came as a great joy to her, only to have that taken away when it was determined that her mother, who has power of attorney and legal authority from the court, was deemed not to be able to sign for her housing. Can the Minister work with the Housing Executive and, indeed, the Department of Health to ensure that our housing policy does not discriminate against those with a disability?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1797/22-27.

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