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The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) today welcomed the appointment of Margaret Ritchie as Northern Ireland’s new Social Development Minister and her statement making affordable housing a priority.
Margaret Ritchie, new Social Development Minister
NIFHA the umbrella organisation representing, supporting and promoting the activities of the 38 registered and 6 of the unregistered Housing Associations in Northern Ireland today welcomed the apppointment of Margaret Ritchie as new Social Development Minister.
The Federation will be seeking an early meeting with Ms Ritchie to discuss the issues facing the provision of affordable homes in NI today.
Commenting on Ms Ritchie’s appointment the Federation’s Chief Executive, Chris Williamson said:
“The Federation is delighted that all parties are actively preparing to take their places in government on 8 May 2007. The new Minister for Social Development will face big housing issues but Margaret Ritchie has a lot of experience in this field and our Federation looks forward to working with her to debate and implement sound housing policies.”
Housing Associations provide over 30,000 units of accommodation - a quarter all social rented housing in NI
Since 1998 Housing Associations have provided virtually of all new social housing in NI
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