Local Authority Accommodation
{{Short description|Public housing system in Ireland}}
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Local authority Accommodation is the name given to a form of Public housing provided in Ireland by various County Councils and City Corporations along with Urban District Councils.{{Cite web |title=RAS for Tenants |url=https://www.sdcc.ie/en/services/housing/finding-a-home/ras-for-tenants/https:/www.sdcc.ie/en/services/housing/finding-a-home/ras-for-tenants/ras-for-tenants.html |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=SDCC |language=en}} In Dublin, the most notable and visible example of local authority accommodation is the Ballymun Flats near Dublin Airport.
Estates of houses have been built around the country at various stages, typically to strict standards.{{Cite web |last=Citizensinformation.ie |title=Applying for local authority/social housing |url=https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/local-authority-and-social-housing/applying-for-local-authority-housing/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=www.citizensinformation.ie |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=Update on Housing for All - 14 November 2023 |url=https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/35486-housing-for-all-update/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=www.gov.ie |language=en}}
In 2006, the Irish Government budgeted just over €1 billion for social housing needs.{{Cite web |title=Local Authority Home Loan |url=https://localauthorityhomeloan.ie/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Local Authority Home Loan |language=en-ie}}