Barry Heneghan

Independent · Dublin Bay North

Activity on Housing — 207 events (20 lobbying · 179 questions · 16 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any proposals are under consideration to remove or reduce the rate of VAT applicable to housing adaptation works for persons with disabilities, including children, in their primary residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24093/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a review has been carried out, or is planned, of the VAT treatment of housing adaptation works for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any measures are under consideration to address the impact of VAT costs on housing adaptation works for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24096/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether there is an agreed and widely used system that acts as a unique identifier of each non-government organisation, charity or voluntary/community organisation or approved housing body to enable traceability of public funds; if not, if there are any plans underway to develop such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26838/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on any proposed legislation or regulatory changes to allow for the use of cabins or modular units in back gardens for residential purposes; the expected timeline for bringing forward such measures; the conditions under which such units may be permitted, including planning, occupancy and servicing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23344/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the proposed legislation to allow for the use of cabins or modular units in back gardens for residential purposes; the timeline for bringing forward this legislation; the conditions or regulations that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22653/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the potential use of modular housing to accommodate workers involved in major infrastructure projects such as MetroLink; whether this approach could help reduce pressure on the private rental market in areas experiencing acute housing demand; the likelihood of such proposals proceeding; the process by which modular housing manufacturers can engage with his Department or approved housing bodies for delivery of units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18483/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the fire safety standards that apply to electronic access control or key card door systems in multi-unit residential developments to ensure that residents can exit safely during a power outage or other emergency; whether such systems are required under building regulations or fire safety guidance to automatically release or allow manual exit in the event of a power failure; the oversight and enforcement mechanisms that apply to ensure compliance with these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all approved housing bodies (AHBs) in County Mayo, the levels of funding provided to each, either from central or local government, for each of the last three years; the number of these AHBs provided housing during the last three years for older persons and the quantum of such for each; and the level of funding, if any, provided to each AHB in respect of support services for older people resident in the AHB, in tabular form. [19177/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department is considering legislative measures to provide greater clarity regarding the status of licence agreements in residential accommodation where occupants have exclusive use of a room and share common areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19789/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of concerns that licence agreements are being used in some residential settings to exclude occupants from Rent Pressure Zone protections; whether his Department has assessed the impact of this practice on the operation of RPZ rent increase limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department is considering any legislative clarification to ensure that residential arrangements which operate as tenancies in substance are treated as tenancies for the purposes of the Residential Tenancies Acts and Rent Pressure Zone rules, regardless of how they are labelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19791/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the retrospective defective concrete blocks scheme; the timeline for the final approval and full sign off of the scheme; the steps being taken to ensure that once approval is granted funding will be made available without delay; whether the relevant teams administering the scheme are fully resourced and prepared to process applications and payments immediately once approval is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will review the provision within the defective concrete blocks scheme that limits eligibility in respect of rental properties where the dwelling has been rented for more than 20 years; whether he accepts that this provision may exclude homeowners whose properties were rented for periods but are still affected by defective blocks through no fault of their own; whether his Department is considering removing or amending this clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20506/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the rule within the defective concrete blocks scheme that restricts applicants to eligibility in respect of one rental property only; whether his Department has examined the impact of this restriction on families who may own more than one affected property due to inheritance or family circumstances; whether consideration is being given to removing this restriction to ensure equitable treatment of homeowners affected by defective blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20507/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the damage threshold criteria within the defective concrete blocks scheme; whether consideration is being given to basing eligibility primarily on certified engineering testing and professional assessment rather than fixed damage thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20508/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if, through the Pobal , Clár CSP and Dormant Accounts he can provide a list of all non-statutory organisations in County Mayo funded to provide the following services for older people and the amount of funding provided to each organisation for each service: kitchen and food providing facilities; community cars/ transport for patients undergoing treatments, day centre services, laundry services, home help and home living supports, repairs and maintenance, housing scheme supports, in tabular form. [19175/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current level of delivery of purpose built and adapted housing for persons with disabilities, including new builds and adaptation grants, within local authority areas serving north Dublin; whether additional ring fenced targets or funding streams are under consideration to address unmet need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social and cost rental homes delivered in established urban communities in north Dublin over the past three years, broken down by tenure type and delivery mechanism; and the projected delivery pipeline for the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17796/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is considering the introduction of emergency legislation to reform or overhaul the current planning system in light of the urgent need to accelerate the delivery of critical national infrastructure, including healthcare, housing and transport projects; the specific measures under consideration to address delays and legal bottlenecks within the planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17036/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether hemp-based construction materials, including hempcrete and bio composite products are being considered within public procurement frameworks and housing policy as part of efforts to reduce building emissions and construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14329/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued policy guidance or circulars to local authorities regarding the governance and leasing of publicly owned sports facilities to third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14332/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has any role in approving, reviewing or providing guidance on governance structures for sports facilities owned by local authorities and leased to external bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14333/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued guidance to local authorities on community consultation processes in respect of publicly owned sports and recreational facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14339/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the recommendations set out in a report (details supplied); the proposed review of noise regulation; the development of best practice guidance for local authorities managing night time venues in mixed use urban areas; the steps, if any, his Department has taken to advance these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14796/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 do not apply to local authority dwellings; whether any review of this position is underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14998/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the introduction of a capped, tax advantaged long term savings or investment account, similar in structure to the Individual Savings Account used in the United Kingdom, as a practical way to help young people build up savings for housing deposits over time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11775/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any analysis has been carried out on how capped, tax advantaged long-term savings vehicles could support first-time buyers, particularly younger households, to accumulate housing deposits in a sustainable way without increasing future pressure on the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11777/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Dublin City Council regarding flooding and sea overtopping affecting the Clontarf Baths area; whether any local authority coastal protection or flood mitigation works are planned or under consideration; whether additional supports may be made available to the local authority for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10958/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current position regarding the introduction and application of taxation measures relating to vacant and derelict properties; whether indicative timelines have been set for their commencement and operation; whether his Department is examining options to advance their implementation in the context of housing supply objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10087/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Climate

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has assessed the impact of delays in finalising sectoral emissions ceilings on sectoral planning, infrastructure investment decisions and project delivery across the energy, transport and housing sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9572/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of 14 January 2026, whether the level of funding allocated to the tenant-in-situ scheme in 2026 will exceed the funding provided in 2025; whether his Department has assessed the duration for which the 2026 allocation is expected to remain operational based on current demand levels; whether he expects the scheme to remain open to new applications beyond September 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9419/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether national housing delivery targets assume electricity infrastructure upgrades that have not yet received planning permission or secured funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9709/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether coordination mechanisms exist between housing delivery bodies, local authorities and electricity network operators to align housing commencements with electricity grid capacity delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9716/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether projected housing completions to 2030 assume electricity grid upgrades that have not yet received planning approval or secured funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9743/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether regional housing targets have been adjusted to reflect regional electricity grid constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9744/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether an assessment was undertaken of the practical impact of section 85(1)(c)-(d ) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 on the delivery of grid connections and other long linear infrastructure projects; and if so, to provide the findings of that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8588/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how applicants are expected to demonstrate existing statutory or compulsory purchase powers at planning application stage, given that such powers are typically only conferred after the granting of planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8589/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that section 85(1) ) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 has the effect of limiting eligibility to apply for permission to statutory utilities, thereby excluding private developers; and if so, the measures that are proposed to prevent adverse impacts on competition and renewable delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8590/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm the intended commencement date for section 85(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2024; and whether commencement will be deferred pending clarification or amendment of the relevant provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8591/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has received proposals from industry to amend section 85(1)(c)-(d ) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 to include applicants who would be eligible to apply for statutory powers following the granting of permission; and if so, the current status of consideration of those proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8592/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that legislative provisions which require certainty of land access or statutory powers prior to the granting of planning permission risk creating legal and delivery deadlock for strategic infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8595/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will examine the introduction of targeted incentives to support small scale landlords to remain in the rental market; and whether he will engage with the Minister for Finance on options to reduce the financial pressures contributing to landlord exit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8598/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that a growing cohort of working households in private rental accommodation are effectively excluded from both social housing, affordable housing supports and cost rental; the targeted policy responses that exist for this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7166/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average length of private tenancies in Ireland; how this compares with other EU jurisdictions; and if he accepts that short-term tenancies, and annual leases, contribute to housing insecurity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7168/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that greater long-term, secure rental options are required for households not eligible for social housing but unable to access home ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7170/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of private landlords who exited the rental market in each of the past five years; and what assessment has been made of the impact on rental availability and rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7171/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that continued reliance on both small-scale private landlords and large institutional and investment funds may not be sufficient or appropriate to meet long-term, secure rental demand; and if alternative, non-profit or social-purpose delivery models are under consideration to provide stable, long-term rental accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7172/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reasons a development (details supplied) remain vacant almost one year after their completion; the specific factors preventing their allocation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7173/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total estimated cost to the State of leaving a development (details supplied) unoccupied to date including lost rental income, maintenance and depreciation costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7174/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current timeline and action plan for the allocation of all vacant social housing units in a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7175/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department plans to set a mandatory deadline by which all vacant social housing units in a development (details supplied) must be occupied; the way in which compliance with such a deadline will be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7176/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether planning conditions for developers operating within an area (details supplied) require social housing units to be allocated within a defined period following completion; if no such requirement exists the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7178/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assessment which has been carried out on the impact of leaving newly built social housing units vacant on local communities housing demand and homelessness in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7180/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 26 November 2025, the reasons the proposal referenced in that reply to fund affordable supported housing was not approved; whether alternative funding options are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5944/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to accelerate the reuse of vacant and derelict buildings for housing and community purposes; the steps taken to improve delivery timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6375/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of funding allocated under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund to projects in Dublin Bay north; the status of approved or pending projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6379/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with local authority or community leaders in Donaghmede regarding housing and infrastructure delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6383/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has examined the sequencing of residential development and childcare provision to ensure early years facilities are delivered alongside or in advance of new housing developments; whether national planning or funding guidance supports this approach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6372/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average timeframe for An Coimisiún Pleanála to determine planning applications remitted by the High Court; the number of such cases currently awaiting decision; the proportion refused to date; the measures being taken to reduce delays and improve certainty in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5029/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Housing Activation Office became operational; its current staffing and remit; the key targets and priority actions set for Q1 2026; the role it is playing in supporting large scale housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5028/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on any planned improvements to current regulations or planning guidelines to make it easier for sports clubs to develop and upgrade their facilities; the actions being taken to address the planning obstacles faced by clubs in Dublin Bay North in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4097/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy Housing

  • Local Authority Housing Allocation
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Transport

  • Chamber Budget Day correspondence
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether a full assessment of the carbon impact of all measures contained in the programme Delivering Homes, Building Communities will be undertaken and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3518/26]
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Healthy Homes Ireland Housing

  • To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the Apartments and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; if the general scheme has been published for pre legislative scrutiny as indicated for the Dáil autumn term; the current stage of that process; the indicative timeline for publication and passage of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2986/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory or administrative work being undertaken in parallel with the legislative process to enable the statutory apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme to open for applications as soon as practicable following enactment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the operation of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; if applications continue to be accepted pending enactment of the statutory scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2988/26]
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the retrospective costs pathfinder project; the stage it has reached; when its findings are expected to inform decisions on retrospective payments under the statutory apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2989/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the two-year tenancy requirement in the tenant-in-situ acquisition scheme is currently under review; if he will commit to amending or removing this requirement to improve access to the scheme for households at risk of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/26]
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  Irish Green Building Council Housing

  • On behalf of members to inform on the work of The Irish Green Building Council
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans in place to improve the pre-application engagement process for renewable energy projects under the implementation of the RED III directive; if he intends to increase resources or staffing within the National Parks and Wildlife Service, National Monuments Service or other relevant bodies to enable developers to submit more robust applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73519/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to introduce measures to ensure greater consistency across local authorities in their approach to assessing and issuing certificates of completeness for renewable energy planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73520/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration is being given to maintaining the current system whereby renewable energy developers may choose to submit their planning applications either to local authorities or to An Coimisiún Pleanála; the rationale for any proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73521/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [69689/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for the revised National Development Plan timeline that now pushes delivery of DART Plus South-West into the 2030s; the impact this revised schedule will have on housing development and on providing reliable alternatives to car travel for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72359/25]
• 2025-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline current and planned measures to expand apprenticeship and trade-focused education opportunities in north Dublin given the significant demand for skilled workers Ireland will face through major housing delivery targets and offshore renewable energy developments over the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67806/25]
• 2025-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Climate

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on if the proposed new large energy users and data centre grid connection policy being developed by the CRU will be aligned with the urgent need to connect new housing developments and small businesses in constrained areas to the electricity network; the extent to which the new requirement for on-site or nearby dispatchable generation or storage for new data centres will reduce grid constraints in the Dublin region over the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71206/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with the Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage to ensure that primary schools used as polling stations are not required to close on election days; if alternative venues such as community halls will be considered; if she will ensure that any lost school days are made up so that teaching time is protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69848/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has given consideration to holding future elections including the next general election and any by elections on a Saturday; the potential benefits for working parents and schools; if he will examine this option in advance of the 2026 by elections and the next general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69850/25]
• 2025-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to advise on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding affordable support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66723/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department’s plans to deliver housing, accommodation and residential facilities for people with disabilities; the timeframes for delivery; the supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65786/25]
• 2025-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce legislation or support the progression of the Housing (Homeless Families) Bill 2017 which proposes to place a statutory obligation on local authorities to consider the best interests of the child when responding to families presenting as homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64250/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current number of households on the social housing waiting list in Dublin City Council and in Fingal County Council, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63357/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant homes identified for Dublin through the vacant homes officer network, by postal code, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63358/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current average processing time for housing adaptation grant applications for 2025; how those compare with 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63359/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of approved housing body units completed in Dublin for the past five years, by postal code, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63360/25]
• 2025-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new social and affordable homes delivered in Dublin bay north in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62561/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider the establishment of a dedicated construction training board to address skills shortages and promote continuous professional development across the construction sector with a view to improving quality, safety, and workforce standards in line with national housing and infrastructure targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61778/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the introduction of a national trade licensing system for construction workers and contractors, similar to the model used in Australia, to enhance accountability, safety, and quality assurance across the building industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58346/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the introduction of a national trade licensing system for construction workers and contractors, similar to the model used in Australia, to enhance accountability, safety, and quality assurance across the building industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58758/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department supports Dublin City Council in monitoring and reporting bathing water quality at designated sites such as Dollymount Strand and North Bull Island; if he will detail resourcing and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with EU Bathing Water Quality Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59295/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will outline how long-term planning for migration and integration will be improved, including investment in housing, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure; if the Government plans to introduce a national integration infrastructure strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60104/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to review the mortgage-to-rent scheme and the use of private companies in light of the failure of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57443/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of home for life mortgage-to-rent properties inspected by the relevant local authority; the percentage of homes deemed non-compliant and requiring remedial works to meet minimum housing standards, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57444/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the future of the mortgage-to-rent scheme given the latest published figures show the lowest number of active cases since the scheme was established and if he has any plans to amend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57445/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the two-year restriction is being reviewed or removed regarding the housing in situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55411/25]
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied that local authorities, particularly Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council, have adequate staffing and resources within their vacant homes units and asset management teams to meet national targets on tackling vacancy and dereliction; if he will publish up-to-date staffing levels, turnover, and plans for resourcing these teams in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40203/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill, including pre-legislative scrutiny by autumn 2025 and completion of the legislative process by Easter recess 2026, to ensure the statutory remediation scheme can open for applications by autumn 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53836/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date on the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; the number of applications validated and units covered; to provide an update on the retrospective payments scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53837/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting time for an occupational therapist to make an assessment for a housing adaptation within CHO 9 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53845/25]
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  SSLF Progress Ireland Housing

  • General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Supported the focus of the informal Oireachtas cross-party Committee at Leinster House
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing

  • Hosted Informal Cross-Party Oireachtas Committee with a focus on bringing over the shop spaces back into use for housing.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing

  • To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
• 2025-09-10
  LOBBY
  Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Finance

  • Lobbied Government officials on IWA's Prebudget submission, which included areas such as Cost of Disability Payment, Funding for services, Transport, Housing, Community Services Access and Sport
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he could provide a timeline for the housing measures promised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45031/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown of major amenity and regeneration projects funded by his Department or through the URDF in the past five years, if he will comment on the balance of investment between the northside and southside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41092/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new housing completions required annually over the next five years in order to meet the combined demand from existing housing need and projected levels of immigration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43823/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proportion of the national housing stock made up of apartments; how this compares with the OECD average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43824/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has examined international examples of zoning reform, including the model used in Japan where development is permitted except where explicitly prohibited; whether such a model could be adapted to the Irish planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43825/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider establishing a cross-departmental housing supply dashboard or task force to monitor real-time monthly data on housing commencements, completions, immigration trends, and residential price movements in order to improve coordination across Government and respond more quickly to emerging pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific regulatory, planning, or zoning obstacles that discourage the conversion of vacant upper floors of commercial buildings into residential units in city centre areas such as O’Connell Street, Henry Street and Grafton Street, Dublin, and equivalent streets in other Irish cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43827/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning applications approved for converting commercial properties to residential use in Dublin city centre since 2020, by year and development type, in tabular form ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43828/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if current development plans and protected structure regulations are acting as barriers to converting underused commercial buildings into homes in historic urban areas; if he is reviewing planning guidelines to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43829/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to support local authorities in identifying and unlocking vacant or underused space in city centres for residential use, particularly through changes to development plans, fast-track processes, or use of section 28 guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43830/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to recent data from the national federation of voluntary service providers showing that 1,500 people with intellectual disabilities are living with family carers aged 70 or older; if she will outline her Department’s plans to respond to this crisis in care and housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42672/25]
• 2025-07-17
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the State’s biennial land audit, conducted via the LDA’s 'Report on Relevant Public Land', is being leveraged to deliver affordable housing and community infrastructure and the steps his department is taking to accelerate land transfer and repurposing. [40204/25]
• 2025-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider replacing the existing vacant homes tax with a vacant property tax, and if he will consider increasing the tax annually by 5% from year two, up to a maximum of 15% over three years, to improve the activation of underused housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40197/25]
• 2025-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the rationale behind proposals to reduce minimum standards for apartment size, window dimensions, and green space provision in new housing developments; and how he intends to address concerns that such changes may negatively affect residents’ well-being and overall quality of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40192/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [34302/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach to set out the current priorities of the housing and infrastructure unit within his Department. [35861/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing targeted tax reliefs or financial supports for essential public sector workers, such as nurses, teachers and Gardaí, in high-cost urban areas, to address recruitment and retention challenges linked to housing affordability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39413/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide data on the average time between planning permission being granted and construction commencing for residential developments in Dublin Bay North over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance the timeline for the housing measures promised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36220/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timelines for the publication of the Gaeltacht planning guidelines; if each Gaeltacht language planning area will be supported to develop its own local housing strategy aligned with these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34982/25]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 83–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–69
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill will be brought before the Oireachtas Housing Committee for pre-legislative scrutiny by autumn 2025, given the urgent need to advance the implementation of the remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/25]
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that the full legislative process on the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill is completed by Easter recess 2026, to allow the scheme to open for applications by autumn 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33448/25]
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 83–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 83–67
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on his Department’s approach to river conservation in light of reports that hundreds of Irish rivers are to be effectively written off as unsuitable for nature restoration; the criteria being used to make such determinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32056/25]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Vacant Council Housing · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 87–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 87–69
  • ✗ voted against a sub-amendment motion failed · 69–87
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing is expected to meet next. [25323/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Climate

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of legislative and regulatory measures aimed at enabling private wire connections between renewable energy generators and end-users; if he will detail any interdepartmental workstreams or stakeholder consultations that have taken place since the last update to Dail Éireann; the indicative timeline for implementation, given the urgency of improving grid access for renewable energy projects that are essential to meeting Ireland’s climate and housing targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30260/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the development of national hazard maps for surface water and groundwater flooding, as recommended in the National Climate Change Risk Assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30735/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the role of local authorities in the regulation of commercial drone delivery operations, including their responsibilities in respect of planning oversight, noise impact assessments, operational parameters such as flight times and routes and public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30002/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the measures being taken to address coastal erosion and coastal flooding risks in Dublin and along the east coast, particularly in light of projections indicating increased intensity under all climate scenarios (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30736/25]
• 2025-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is implementing to address the reported increase in the number of children in emergency accommodation, as highlighted in recent statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26541/25]
• 2025-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in the 2019 report by the Oireachtas Committee on Housing regarding child and family homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26542/25]
• 2025-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how his Department assesses the impact of housing policies on children, specifically regarding the use of a children’s rights framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26543/25]
• 2025-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to develop a specific child and family focused homelessness strategy, as recommended by the Ombudsman for Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26544/25]
• 2025-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers 2 returns Housing

  • Sought attendance, and briefed attendees at the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform.
  • Request to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill, to seek reforms to the conveyancing process, and to discuss the development of a sustainable housing market.
• 2025-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to strike a fair balance between investment in housing and ensuring first-time buyers are not pushed out of the market; if he is aware of reports that some new developments (details supplied), are being marketed overseas to large investors; if he plans to introduce any further measures to manage this type of investment in a way that protects opportunities for people looking to buy a home in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26294/25]
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • Launch of '10 key asks on homelessness' as part of Irish Homeless Policy Group.
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the number of housing units currently delayed due to An Bord Pleanála's failure to issue timely decisions on planning applications; if he will outline the specific actions being taken to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25117/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will establish an independent oversight mechanism to monitor delays in the planning system, particularly with respect to An Bord Pleanála's decision-making backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25118/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider emergency legislative or administrative measures to fast-track housing applications that are stalled due to the planning backlog at An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25119/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm whether targets have been set for the clearance of An Bord Pleanála's case backlog and if so, what accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure these targets are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25121/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine whether the continued delays in planning decisions are affecting the viability of housing projects and contributing to cost inflation in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he accepts that the failure to reform key institutions such as An Bord Pleanála has become a structural barrier to housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will explain the rationale behind the 2024 funding allocation for the tenant-in-situ scheme, in light of reports that some local authorities received less than half of the funding required; the steps being taken to address this shortfall and ensure local councils can fully implement the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25124/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reconsider the decision to situate the proposed housing activation unit within his Department rather than under the Department of the Taoiseach, in order to ensure stronger cross-Government coordination on critical issues affecting housing delivery, including justice, transport, utilities, and planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25125/25]
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Environment

  • Seeking information on environmental policy.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters

  • Met with senators & TD's to discuss programme for government and lobby on issues relating to Pay Party, Multi Annual funding, Transport and housing
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Requested to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill and to seek reforms to the conveyancing process
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  Threshold Housing

  • Draft Programme for Government
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing a streamlined planning framework to allow for the vertical extension of existing homes of up to four storeys where structurally feasible, particularly in cities and large towns; if he will examine this as a means of increasing housing density without requiring additional land purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24859/25]
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the immediate lessons his Department can draw from the widespread European practice of residential use above ground-floor commercial premises in inner-city areas; how this model might inform efforts to address vacancy and dereliction in Irish urban centres, particularly in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24878/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he is taking to ensure a radical overhaul in the approach to vacant and derelict properties; if he will support a significant increase in the vacant homes tax to serve as an effective deterrent. [22417/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has reviewed the findings of the recent report on the Electoral Register; if he acknowledges the ongoing problems with accuracy, transparency, and public confidence in the register; and the specific reforms he believes are urgently needed to ensure the integrity and accessibility of the electoral system. [24160/25]
• 2025-05-14
  VOTE
  Housing and Critical Infrastructure · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 83–66
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 82–66
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average cost for retrofitting a social housing unit as part of the national retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23145/25]
• 2025-05-06
  LOBBY
  Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Education and Training

  • Meeting about student housing
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [15512/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the planned social and affordable housing developments throughout Dublin Bay north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21266/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the immediate measures being implemented to address the critical shortage of rental properties available under the housing assistance payment scheme, given that only 41 such properties were available nationwide in March 2025, representing just 4% of all rental listings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions his Department is taking to ensure that water and wastewater infrastructure can support the delivery of housing, particularly in the greater Dublin area where key projects face delays; if he will review whether the current mandate and funding model for Uisce Éireann are fit for purpose in meeting housing and infrastructure needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19312/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will engage with Dublin City Council regarding the future use of the derelict site adjacent to the trinity swimming pool in Donaghmede, which has been vacant for over three years; if consideration can be given to facilitating community use of the site by a local football club (details supplied) currently without a clubhouse and under pressure for space due to high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19316/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No.15 of 20 March 2025, if his Department has contacted Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to request updates on the current role and activities of their respective accessibility officers; if so, whether the findings can be shared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19682/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20009/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what immediate measures are being implemented to address the critical shortage of rental properties available under the Housing Assistance Payment scheme, given that only 41 such properties were available nationwide in March 2025, representing just 4% of all rental listings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider extending eligibility for the vacant property refurbishment grant to include the conversion of vacant or underutilised retail premises such as "above the shop" units into residential accommodation, given the potential to deliver up to 20,000 additional homes as highlighted in the recent Hardware Association of Ireland report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18333/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for finalising and publishing the revised local authority level social and affordable housing targets for the 2025 to 2030 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18334/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take to deal with the expiration of planning permissions in the next five years; the actions that should implemented to urgently activate the planning permissions that are at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17647/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce schemes that encourage mutual home ownership model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will deal with the significant decrease in planning permissions, specifically in the three Dublin council areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide greater details of plans to set up a local government taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16508/25]
• 2025-04-02
  VOTE
  Housing Emergency Measures · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 90–72
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 88–72
• 2025-03-26
  VOTE
  Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 87–70
• 2025-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the role of accessibility officers in Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council; what oversight is in place to ensure future housing developments meet universal design standards; and if additional measures are being considered to improve accessibility in social and affordable housing projects. [12947/25]
• 2025-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to accelerate the delivery of social and affordable housing in the Dublin Bay north constituency; if he is reviewing the delays in planning, procurement or funding allocation; and if he is considering new legislative changes to streamline the process to ensure targets are met. [12946/25]
• 2025-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline, in light of the ongoing housing crisis, the Government’s plans to achieve the target of constructing 60,000 homes annually over the next 25 years; and how the Government intends to incorporate modern construction methods, such as modular housing, to expedite this process. [9496/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of local authority access officers; if this role is filled in each local authority; whether the role is full-time or part-time; and what grade the access officer role is in each Local Authority [11335/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine subsidies for the elderly (details supplied) who cannot claim them because their children are still living at home due to the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11988/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the initiatives his Department will take to address the supply side constraints which would help to expedite housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9805/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department will introduce to incentivise local authorities to achieve their housing delivery targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9806/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will work in coordination with Dublin City Council to urgently address living conditions for residents of a building (details supplied). [9807/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions his Department will take to push local authorities including Dublin City Council to employ a full-time accessibility officer who would be responsible for assessing the requirements of people with disabilities when planning infrastructure including local housing developments, cycleways, and so on. [9808/25]
• 2025-02-19
  VOTE
  Housing Crisis · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 88–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 88–69
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a detailed breakdown and a full disclosure on several matters relating to the curlew conservation programme in operation since 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6413/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will extend the waiver in respect of development contributions of €4,200 for new house builds, which has been a huge help to potential homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5438/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the introduction of additional supports for middle-income public sector workers, such as teachers and special needs assistants, who do not qualify for social housing but remain unable to secure a mortgage due to high property prices and lending restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5439/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has examined international housing policies, such as 0% mortgage schemes, shared equity initiatives, or expanded State-backed mortgage lending, to support individuals who can afford mortgage repayments but struggle with deposit and lending criteria in the Irish housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/25]
• 2025-02-12
  VOTE
  Housing Policy · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 91–73
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 91–73
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to pass on the circular that needs to be sent to local authorities before councils can pass on the interest rate cuts, as it is now over 12 months since the first interest rate cut was announced by the ECB and none have been passed on to the mortgage holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4670/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason increases in social welfare payments seem to coincide with rent increases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4672/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the housing supports that are available to persons suffering from mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the issue of voter registration will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2306/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that are being taken to ensure the delivery of 60,000 homes annually, including the increased use of modular construction methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3578/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if measures will be introduced to strengthen renters’ rights, including increasing RTB powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if reforms to planning regulations will be considered to facilitate the conversion of derelict buildings and vacant spaces above shops into residential units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3580/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • Programme for Government - Issued Three Key Asks to Members of Negotiating Teams
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Threshold Housing

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ALONE Health

  • Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government