English says within five years half of all new apartments and one third of new housing will have to be suitable for older people
The construction industry and Government need to “step up” if the rapidly increasing need for older people’s accommodation is to be met, Minister of State with responsibility for housing,Speaking following the publication of a new 40-point Government policy, Housing Options for our Ageing Population, Mr English said within five years half of all new apartments and one third of new housing would have to be suitable for older people.
The report calls for “innovative thinking” on matching housing to older people’s needs, including schemes to assist older council home tenants in family-size homes to move to smaller council dwellings, as well as possible incentives for older homeowners to “right-size” within their communities. He also wants to see all local authorities providing dedicated assistance to older social housing tenants wanting to move to smaller council properties, and local authorities working with the HSE to develop retirement-type communities where people have own-door accommodation with supports available.The reports says Government will “ensure that 50 per cent of apartments...are suitable for older people/mobility impaired people, and [will] develop a template layout guide” for this.
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