A summary of responses to independent research commissioned by the Department to help inform a review of the allocation of social housing has been published.

The Department, delivering on a commitment set out in the Housing Strategy, had commissioned three research reports. The reports, which were prepared by the Universities of Ulster and Cambridge, examined the current allocation system, looked at best practice elsewhere and made recommendations for changes to how social housing is allocated.

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Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey MLA, said: "The allocation of social homes is a hugely important issue and I wish to thank the many people who wrote to the Department or attended the events in Belfast, Craigavon and Londonderry.

"Our social homes are a valuable public asset. The principle of these homes being allocated to those in the greatest need is paramount. It is nevertheless right to take time to review how the system is working and to consider whether it might be improved."

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