John Cummins

Fine Gael · Waterford

Activity on Housing — 90 events (81 lobbying · 0 questions · 21 votes) full profile →

• 2026-03-19
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 4 returns HousingDevelopment and Zoning

  • We need to attract more people to rural areas. This can be done by granting more planning permission & reducing council contributions
  • Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from Uisce Éireann is extremely challenging.
  • Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from irish Water is extremely challenging.
  • Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
• 2026-02-23
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  Túath Housing Association 11 returns Housing

  • Official opening of The Paddocks, Ballygossan Hill, Golf Links Road, Skerries, Fingal County
  • Official opening of Whitehaven, Northwood, Santry and launch of ESG report
  • Official opening of Whitehaven, Northwood, Santry and launch of ESG report
  • Official opening of Whitehaven, Northwood, Santry and launch of ESG report
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
  • Official opening of Mountneil, Carrickpherish, Co. Waterford
• 2026-01-21
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  Irish Institutional Property Housing

  • IIP engagement with Ministers, advisers and officials with regard to housing policy and increased delivery
• 2026-01-21
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  Cormac McKay Housing

  • Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026
• 2026-01-21
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  Q4PR Development and Zoning

  • Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act and its implementation at local authority level
• 2026-01-21
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  Ibec 2 returns Housing

  • Implementation of National Planning Framework
  • European Housing Strategy
• 2026-01-21
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  O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning

  • Discussion on Section 28 of the planning and development and how it will be implemented by LA.
• 2026-01-20
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  Cairn Homes plc Housing

  • General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
• 2026-01-20
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  The Representative Church Body Housing

  • Seeking to discuss a possible exemption for Church of Ireland parishes in relation to proposed new landlord and tenant legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax in connection with church houses. In the RCB’s view, the proposed legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax fail to take into account the peculiar situation of Church of Ireland clergy houses, which may be vacant for short periods of time, and this has unintended negative implications for parishes and for the operational efficiency of the Church.
• 2026-01-20
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  Guaranteed Irish Housing

  • Provision and implementation of Housing quickly and required infrastructure to support growing enterprise.
• 2026-01-19
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  Cork Chamber 2 returns Housing

  • Letters sent by Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Browne, Cummins and O'Donnell
  • Letters sent by Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Browne, Cummins and O'Donnell
• 2026-01-18
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  Godland Group Housing

  • Introduction to a housing initiative focused on affordable housing through a new alternative, debt-free mortgage model. The package includes approximately €50–60 billion in foreign direct investment to support the delivery of c.350,000 affordable, sustainable homes.
• 2026-01-16
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
• 2026-01-15
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  Threshold Housing

  • Exempted Development legislation
• 2026-01-13
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  Pontis Advisory Limited Housing

  • Progression of matters relating to the need for additional zoning.
• 2026-01-08
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  Irish Green Building Council Housing

  • On behalf of members to inform on the work of Vacant to Vibrant Building Alliance.
• 2025-12-18
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Housing

  • Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
• 2025-10-07
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 7 returns HousingTourism Local GovernmentDevelopment and ZoningEconomic Development and Industry

  • Support responsible letting while protecting housing
  • Support responsible letting while protecting housing
  • Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development
  • Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development
  • Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development.
  • Housing grants are unintentionally hollowing out Dungarvan’s commercial heart. Ground-floor business premises are being lost to residential use.
  • Promote mixed-use development
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish League of Credit Unions Housing

  • ILCU Submission on the public consultation on Exempted development regulations
• 2025-09-19
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  Ibec 5 returns Housing

  • PII Conference
  • New Housing Plan 2025-2030
  • Housing Allocation and Funding Report
  • VAT on Apartments
  • Judicial Review process in Planning Matters
• 2025-09-19
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  Respond Housing

  • Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S and A housing and fuel poverty.A multidisciplinary approach to address family homelessness.Improve outcomes in Early Learning and School Aged Care
• 2025-09-19
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  Uisce Éireann Housing

  • Meeting to update on and discuss key planning and consenting challenges in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure including proposals being assessed with relevant authorities to identify efficiencies in planning processes.
• 2025-09-19
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  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • AV Room Briefing on Appeal Structure and Follow Up Communications
• 2025-09-19
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  Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing

  • Letter to Minister John Cummins TD
• 2025-09-19
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
• 2025-09-19
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  Cairn Homes plc Housing

  • General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
• 2025-09-19
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  O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning

  • Discussion on housing policy and proposed plans to deliver homes in West Dublin lands adjacent to D15PN04 and K78Y7N1
• 2025-09-18
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  Q4PR Development and Zoning

  • Discussion on housing policy and on plans to deliver homes in West Dublin land adjacent to D15PN04 and K78Y7N1
• 2025-09-18
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  Lir Communications Ltd Housing

  • Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities.
• 2025-09-18
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  Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing

  • To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
• 2025-09-17
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  The Wheel Community

  • The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
• 2025-09-16
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  Cork Chamber Housing

  • Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
• 2025-09-16
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  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'.
• 2025-09-15
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-09-15
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  Cork Chamber Housing

  • A letter sent by Cork Chamber outlining priorities in terms of housing delivery as relevant to the National Development Plan
• 2025-09-11
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  Pontis Advisory Limited Housing

  • Issues in relation to zoning under the newly announced section 28 guidelines
• 2025-09-08
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  Threshold 2 returns Housing

  • Private rental legislation
  • Threshold's Pre-Budget Submission
• 2025-08-29
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  Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Development and Zoning

  • Meeting to discuss Housing Supply, Infrastructure for South East, National Development Plan
• 2025-08-25
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Local Government

  • Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities
• 2025-06-25
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  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
• 2025-06-18
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  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
• 2025-06-11
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  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
• 2025-05-21
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  Women for Election Local Government

  • Funding application to Department to further the work of Women for Election on a gender balanced local government
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Institutional Property Housing

  • IIP engagement with Ministers, advisers and officials with regard to housing policy
• 2025-05-21
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  Castlethorn Housing

  • Proposed solutions for ways to increase housing supply in Ireland
• 2025-05-21
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  Cairn Homes plc Housing

  • General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
• 2025-05-21
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  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry

  • Letter to Minister John Cummins
• 2025-05-21
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  Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing

  • Housing policy, incorporating National Planning Framework and considerations to support increased housing supply
• 2025-05-21
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  Q4PR Housing

  • Briefing on appropriate regulatory framework for rental sector in Ireland
• 2025-05-21
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  RIAI 3 returns Housing

  • Letter sent via email 7 March
  • Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
  • Letter requesting a meeting sent by email 10 April
• 2025-05-21
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  Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing

  • 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
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  Ibec 5 returns Economic Development and IndustryDevelopment and ZoningHousing

  • Investment, housing and infrastructure priorities for the South East region
  • Government priorities for planning and housing
  • Housing Policy
  • Review of the Rent Pressure Zones
  • National Planning Framework and Planning and Development Act
• 2025-05-21
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  Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing

  • To discuss housing policy to help increase supply
• 2025-05-20
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  Evara Developments Limited 2 returns Development and Zoning

  • Meeting with Minister for Housing James Browne on 26 March 2025 to discuss housing policy, in particular around policy stability, rent caps, challenges with existing housing funding schemes, planning and infrastructure capacity constraints.
  • Meeting with Minister of State John Cummins from the Department of Housing on 28 May to discuss planning policies around Local Area and County Development Plans, planning challenges, tax policy measures (RZLT) and zoning concerns.
• 2025-05-20
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  Waterford Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Housing

  • Housing, SETU and Waterford Airport
  • Proposal for planning exemptions
• 2025-05-20
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  Lir Communications Ltd Housing

  • Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities
• 2025-05-20
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  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'.
• 2025-05-19
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Meeting request to discuss the rental market, rent pressure zone legislation and how this policy is impacting supply, and the impact of tenancies of indefinite duration on the property rights of landlords
• 2025-05-19
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  Sage Advocacy Housing

  • Submission to the Housing Policy for Older People Policy Group, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
• 2025-05-19
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  Uisce Éireann Housing

  • Meeting with the Planning Minister and officials to outline Uisce Éireann's position regarding planning and consenting reform.
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 7 returns Development and ZoningEconomic Development and IndustryEnergy and Natural ResourcesHousingMarinePublic Expenditure and ReformTransport

  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes. "
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes. "
  • The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
• 2025-05-16
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  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
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  Threshold 2 returns Housing

  • Draft Programme for Government
  • Rent Setting
• 2025-05-14
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  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
• 2025-05-13
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  Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing

  • Meeting request to discuss the rental market, rent pressure zone legislation, and tenancies of indefinite duration.
• 2025-05-13
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  Cork Chamber Housing

  • Email to call for rapid implementation of the Planning Bill
• 2025-05-01
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  Galway Traveller Movement Housing

  • Galway City Council stopped managing electricity for Cul Tra and Carrowbrowne halting sites since 28th March after abruptly transferring payment responsibility to vulnerable families despite managing supply for 15 and 28 years respectively.
• 2025-04-29
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  Mark Colgan Housing

  • Dun Laoghaire Rathdown dezoned a 5.24 acre site at Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown Road, Dublin 14 during the adoption of the DLRCC 2022 - 2028 Development Plan. The lands had previously been zoned residential.
• 2025-04-22
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 2 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns
  • Planning departments across local authorities are under-resourced, leading to significant delays in processing applications and progressing critical development
• 2025-04-17
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 2 returns HousingDevelopment and Zoning

  • Planning departments across local authorities are under-resourced, leading to significant delays in processing applications and progressing critical development
  • Government renovation grants, while addressing the housing crisis, are leading to the full conversion of town centre buildings—including ground floors—into residential units. This is accelerating the decline of commercial space in towns
• 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
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  Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 87–70
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 87–71
• 2025-02-19
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  Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs

  • Emails to incoming Ministers and officials regarding policy priorities for the new Dail term, particularly around youth mental health and youth work
• 2025-02-19
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  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
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  Waterford Chamber of Commerce Taxation

  • Targeted tax incentives to address real housing needs
• 2025-02-12
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  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
• 2025-01-21
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  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • Programme for Government - Issued Three Key Asks to Members of Negotiating Teams
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Institutional Property Housing

  • Submission on IIP policy priorities for government programme
• 2025-01-21
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  S & K Carey Ltd Housing

  • Seeking update from Uisce Eireann on connection application
• 2025-01-21
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  Uisce Éireann Housing

  • Briefing on key priorities for water and wastewater infrastructure and investment in Ireland over the new Government term.
• 2025-01-21
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  Construction Defects Alliance Housing

  • Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
• 2025-01-21
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  Montague Communications Ltd Housing

  • Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
• 2025-01-21
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  Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing

  • Share position on Transitional Arrangements in the Planning and Development Bill
• 2025-01-21
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  Cork Chamber 2 returns Public Expenditure and ReformEconomic Development and Industry

  • Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
  • Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Seeking engagement regarding housing policy priorities for 2025
• 2025-01-20
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  Threshold 2 returns Housing

  • Programme for Government
  • Threshold's general election asks.
• 2025-01-20
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  Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing

  • Housing for All and National Planning Framework
• 2025-01-15
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Housing

  • Housing - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
• 2025-01-07
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  SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Housing

  • Home for Good Coalition attendance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing
• 2021-04-27
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  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) · 4 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 5–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 5–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 5–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 5–8