Housing & Tenancy

Renter protections, HAP, planning, defective concrete, homelessness

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• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [15024/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Taoiseach

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [22083/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [22118/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on an inappropriate use of an acoustic device, with implications for animal welfare ( details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27691/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  John Lahart Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when and the progress that has been made with regard to the boundary changes passed for local government local electoral wards. [27419/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  William Aird Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the use of hemp-based construction materials, including hempcrete, has been assessed as part of sustainable building strategies; if any pilot schemes or supports exist for its development in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27546/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  John Clendennen Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 680 of 20 January 2026, whether there is an update on the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme as the payment period concludes for many applicants; if a replacement support is being considered; if so, the details of any such support or supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27635/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when OMCs that have applied for payment under the interim fire safety scheme will receive funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27683/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a compensation scheme for OMCs with apartment defects will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27684/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); if he will advise if this person is entitled to claim a pension on retirement at 58 years-of-age; if the person is also entitled to claim a supplementary pension; if so the amount this will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27687/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that fire fighters who transferred from the retained service to Dublin Fire Brigade were entitled to buy service for pension purposes at the time of transfer; if he is aware of any scheme or mechanism for full time fire fighters to purchase this service retrospectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27688/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used to select locations for new IPAS centres, including in Mullingar, Athlone and the Midlands; and the extent to which factors such as local service capacity, housing availability, healthcare access, and school places are taken into account. [27605/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  William Aird Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of supported residential housing units available for adults with intellectual disabilities; the number of additional units currently planned or in development, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27562/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  William Aird Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm whether all relevant service providers in Laois have submitted disability support management advisory team forms to the HSE in respect of unmet residential support needs; the steps being taken to move from crisis-based emergency placements towards planned, long-term supported housing in line with the objectives of a campaign (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27563/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Health

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of childcare facilities operating in a HSE owned facility who are now facing eviction due to the HSE decision to sell this property; if she has engaged with the provider; if she has considered selling the property with the tenant in situ to allow the provider to continue operating from the premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27442/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Transport

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the assessment that has been completed on the way the cancellation of route 52 will affect students attending University of Galway, ATU Castlebar and Galway, students needing onward connections to UL, via Galway; the way in which students without cars be expected to travel between Mayo and Galway; if the NTA has considered the context of the housing crisis, forcing students to commute; and the alternative transport that will be provided at student-appropriate hours. [25474/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Transport

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the Housing Activation Office or anybody with responsibility for housing delivery was consulted during the preparation of the Passenger Capacity Bill 2026 given that the DAA confirmed to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport on 24 March 2026 that there is no departmental target or upper limit for growth at the airport and that capacity will be determined by airline demand; whether any assessment has been made of the additional demand that uncapped airport growth will place on water supply, wastewater treatment, and surface water drainage infrastructure in the Greater Dublin area, which Uisce Éireann has identified as capacity-constrained for new housing connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25699/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Finance

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he or his Department have engaged with any stakeholder groups from sectors (details supplied) including representatives from currently examining issues related to the insurance and mortgageability of homes affected by defective concrete and other building defects; if he will provide details of such engagements, including meeting dates, attendees, and any documentation, proposals, or recommendations shared with his Department or agencies such as the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24129/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Finance

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will remove VAT on housing insulation products, residential doors and windows to reduce retrofitting costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24239/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Finance

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration is being given to targeted tax measures for families with children, particularly school-age children, in light of the continuing pressure of childcare, housing and household costs. [26050/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on the progress of the housing investment and policy impact working group. [14449/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Finance

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the derelict sites tax to be collected by Revenue. [26999/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  James O'Connor Fianna Fáil asked Finance

  Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has investigated the possibility of allowing an alternative proof of tenancy, such as lease agreements and bank transfers for tenants seeking to avail of the rent tax credit (RTC) in situations where a landlord has failed to register the tenancy with the RTB, and the tenant has taken all reasonable steps to initiate enforcement; the position regarding protections for tenants who cannot provide an RTB registration number to confirm eligibility for RTC due to landlord not being registered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27165/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Social

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection whether consideration is being given to compensatory cost-of-living supports for families with children, particularly school-age children, in light of the continuing pressure of childcare, housing and household costs. [26574/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Collins Independent Ireland asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration will be given to repurposing an accommodation centre (details supplied), previously used for Ukrainian temporary protection accommodation, for alternative urgent housing needs, specifically for the provision of temporary accommodation for persons experiencing homelessness and for essential key workers such as hospital staff, members of An Garda Síochána and teachers who are working in the area on a temporary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24493/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Agriculture

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent of coordination between his Department, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on land-use planning to prioritise food security and family farm viability over other competing uses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25107/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of supported housing units available for adults with learning disabilities in Longford-Westmeath and per RHA. [23985/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional supported housing units planned or in development for adults with learning disabilities in Longford and Westmeath, along with expected delivery timelines. [23986/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Seán Ó Fearghaíl Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if statistics are available to identify the number of retired parents who are caring for adult children with learning difficulties in County Kildare; the number of these families that have applied for supported housing units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24062/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Seán Ó Fearghaíl Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units for people with ID that are planned to be delivered in County Kildare; the timelines involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24064/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of the total number of supported housing units for people with disabilities currently available in Dublin south central; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24419/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units for people with disabilities that are planned or in development in Dublin south central; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24420/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Children

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units for residential care of those with intellectual disabilities are currently operational in Cork; if all of the named service providers in Cork have submitted Disability Support Management Advisory Team forms to the HSE; the plans that are in place to expand the number of these residential care places; if her Department can provide the number of elderly primary carers in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24528/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units currently available for adults with learning disabilities in North Dublin. [24597/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional supported housing units for adults with learning disabilities that are currently planned or in development for North Dublin, including expected timelines for delivery. [24598/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Children

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units currently available for adults with intellectual disabilities in County Mayo; to provide a breakdown of these units by service provider and type (group home, community house, or individual supported living arrangement); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24685/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Children

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported living housing units planned for adults with intellectual disabilities in County Mayo for each of the years 2026 to 2028; the specific projects in development, including those being advanced in partnership with Approved Housing Bodies and the HSE; the projected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24686/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units in Cork. [24964/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of supported housing units that are planned in Cork. [24965/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Children

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to improve coordination between the HSE and the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage on the delivery of supported living units for adults with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25212/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Children

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of households consisting of two elderly parents or one elderly parent providing care for their adult children with learning difficulties in an area (details supplied) and/or CHO5; the number of supported housing units in the area and/or CHO5; the number of supported housing units that are currently planned in an area (details supplied) and/or CHO5; the total list of service providers in the area and/or CHO5 who have submitted DSMAT forms to the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25366/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of filled and unfilled places in supported housing units in Mayo for adults living with intellectual disabilities; the number of these spaces currently unfilled; the number of adults with an intellectual disability in Mayo that are on a waiting list for a space in a supported housing unit; if there are any plans to increase the capacity of supported housing units in Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26098/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Muirí Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of supported housing units in CHO9; the number of planned housing units; if service providers in the area have submitted disability support management advisory team forms to the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24140/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Health

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans she has for the lands/buildings at a former campus (details supplied); if she will make a decision and dispose of any lands/buildings that are surplus to requirement; if she will engage with Kerry County Council in regard to these surplus lands/buildings as they are suitable for housing purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24533/26]
• 2026-04-10
  LOBBY
  Limerick Chamber Housing

  • Limerick Chamber wrote to the Minister of Housing to support a funding application made by Limerick City and County Council to the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF)
• 2026-04-10
  LOBBY
  Habitat for Humanity Ireland Housing

  • Emails to MEPs who are in the HOUS committee or have taken a stance on housing
• 2026-03-27
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland 2 returns Justice and Equality

  • Meeting with politicians regarding the finding of a paper looking at the expereince of lone parents trying to access housing post Direct Provision.
  • Follow up request to attend an event focused on challenges facing lone parents in direct provision.
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Pádraig Rice Social Democrats asked Rural

  Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding, both capital and current, allocated to Cork City Council for library services in its administrative area in each of the years from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by library; the engagements he has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the new Cork city library project to ensure that it is designed and developed in line with his Department’s National Public Library Strategy 2023-2027 - The Library is the Place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23346/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Rural

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his plans to support housing for families in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22989/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Rural

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if consideration will be given to granting housing functions to Údarás na Gaeltachta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22990/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Niamh Smyth Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23127/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when an inspection of completed works will be carried out for a grant application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23140/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of individuals and families currently in emergency accommodation in County Clare, by municipal district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23174/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants on the social housing waiting list in County Clare, by municipal district; and the average waiting time for housing in each district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23175/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of individuals and families currently accommodated in hotels and B and Bs as emergency accommodation in County Clare; the locations of such accommodation; and the cost to the State of providing this accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23176/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated number of vacant homes and holiday homes in Kilkee and the wider west Clare area; the measures in place to bring such properties into long-term residential use; and whether targeted measures will be considered for high-tourism areas where housing supply for permanent residents is severely restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23178/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties purchased by Clare County Council under tenant-in-situ or other acquisition schemes in west Clare, including Kilkee, in the past two years; and whether additional funding will be provided to increase such acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23179/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing assistance payment tenancies in County Clare that have ended due to landlords selling properties in the past 12 months; the number of such cases where a tenant-in-situ purchase was considered or completed by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties in County Clare registered or operating as short-term lets; the proportion of housing stock this represents in towns such as Kilkee; whether additional restrictions are being considered in areas experiencing housing shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23181/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a response to representations will be issued (details supplied). [23187/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the means test for the housing adaptation grant, whether the means test applies to the legal owners or the residents in the case where parents reside in a family home but the ownership has been transferred to the children leaving the parents with a legal right to reside in the home for the remainder of their lives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23199/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to expand the data provided in the monthly homelessness reports to include breakdowns of the number of children living in emergency accommodation, by age categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23211/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of funding drawn down by each local authority over the past four years for the ready to build (serviced sites for new homes) scheme under the Croí Cónaithe towns fund, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23215/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount funding allocated each year since 2023 to the serviced ready to build (serviced sites for new homes) scheme under the croí cónaithe towns fund, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23216/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average length of time it took SHIP construction projects to complete the four-stage approval process for those projects that were delivered in 2025; and the breakdown of the average length of time it took to pass through stage 1 approval, planning, design approval, cost appraisal, procurement and construction. [23315/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of SHIP construction single stage social housing applications that have been received to date; and the breakdown by local authority area, number schemes and number of units per scheme. [23316/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposed changes to procurement SHIP, CALF and CAS turnkey approvals as part of the shift from forward purchasing to forward funding models for delivering social housing. [23317/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the changes he is currently bringing forward or intends to bring forward arising from the approved housing body strategic review, in tabular form. [23318/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the methodology currently being used to determine the social housing targets for each local authority area; the data sources used; the assumptions underpinning the methodology; and the rational for the targets that are to be set. [23319/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Ireland's progress under the Nature Restoration Law. [23391/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the social housing list for Arklow, County Wicklow remains so long; the reason a shortage of new social housing continues to exist; the measures planned to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23392/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a schedule of the legal costs incurred by An Coimiúsín Pleanála (ACP) in 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026; the individuals amount paid out to solicitors and barristers representing ACP; and amounts paid to solicitors and barristers representing third parties in 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [23399/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount paid out by An Coimiúsín Pleanála (ACP) in legal costs to named solicitors and barristers concerning High Court judicial review cases ACP conceded in 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the name of the plaintiffs in each case and date ACP conceded the cases, in tabular form. [23400/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a breakdown of the total amount of local authority home loan applications, by local authority; and the number of successful applications, in tabular form. [23426/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a breakdown of the total amounts of units retrofitted, by local authority area, for each of the past five years. [23427/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a breakdown of the total spend on retrofitting of housing units, by local authority, in tabular form. [23428/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the progress of the regeneration of Noonan Road, Cork, and surrounding streets. [23429/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the number of affordable houses, cost rental and cost purchase, planned for Cork City and County Councils; and on the targets he has set for same. [23430/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the remedies or supports available in the case of a person who experiences frequent interruptions to their mains water supply due to topography and low pressure, as verified by Uisce Éireann, but who is simultaneously ineligible for a local authority grant for a new well, on the basis that the property is connected to the public mains. [23465/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the inadequate income eligibility limits for social housing in Cavan and Monaghan, if he will have these income limits increased without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23488/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the eligibility population threshold for towns applying under the newly announced Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund; to confirm whether the threshold is 10,000, 9,000, or another figure; the basis for the threshold applied; whether it is based on Census 2022 settlement populations; and whether towns with a population below 9,000 for example, Lusk approximately 8,806 can be considered under this fund or are intended to be directed to alternative regeneration schemes. [23502/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Matt Carthy Sinn Féin asked Justice

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has provided analysis or advice regarding the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23158/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Mark Wall Labour Party asked Justice

  Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address an issue with an IRP which is impacting a person’s ability to avail of housing (details supplied). [23189/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Rural

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the housing incentives being put in place to ensure that the Irish language is protected and flourishes in County Kerry going forward; the steps being taken to ensure Irish speakers continue to live, work, retire, return or relocate to the Kerry Gaeltacht, , Corca Dhuibhne, Dingle Peninsula and Uíbh Ráthaigh, Iveragh Peninsula.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23301/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to ensure that local authorities are resourced efficiently to process Section 5 planning applications as part of the vacant property refurbishment grant to ensure that the statutory four weeks for a decision on said application is made; if he is aware of delays in a local authority where such applications are waiting since December 2025 for a decision, well in excess of the four weeks; the steps he will take to ensure the statutory timeframes are met for applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22617/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No.1025 of 18 March 2026, if he intends to introduce a measure to count the number of build-to-rent apartments that are being built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22655/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Keira Keogh Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when housing assistance payments were last reviewed; if he has considered reviewing and increasing the rate of housing assistance payments to reflect market rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22731/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether S.I. No. 166/2007 - Local Government (Business Improvement Districts Ratepayer Plebiscite) Regulations 2007 remains in force and applicable within the areas that were previously under the jurisdiction of those bodies; and if the Regulations continue to apply, if he will outline the body of elected members that now holds decision making authority in relation to any proposed Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) plebiscite (details supplied) [22760/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a social housing passport can be considered; to outline the options for a person who has over 10 years on one local authority list but has settled into the community of a different local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22784/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of employees that were employed in his Department at the end of December 2025, broken down by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22878/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of employees in each of the agencies under his Department's remit at the end of December 2025, broken down by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22899/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the exact date by which the new vacant above the shop grant will be operational; when local authorities will begin accepting applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22909/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when updated guidance, circulars and operational instructions will issue to local authorities regarding the administration of the vacant above the shop grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22910/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will consider extending the vacant above the shop grant to include conversion or refurbishment of vacant rear-of-property or back-of-site areas, where such spaces are structurally connected to commercial premises but not physically located above the shop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether properties that include both above-the-shop areas and rear can qualify for full grant support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22912/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual uptake targets he has set for the vacant above the shop grant; the way in which progress will be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22913/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the ongoing efforts by community groups in Caherdaniel to identify and acquire suitable lands for essential community infrastructure; the supports available to assist such groups in site acquisition where private landowners are unwilling to sell or lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22968/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to introducing measures to support compulsory purchase or facilitated land transfer mechanisms for small rural communities where critical infrastructure is being impeded by lack of available land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22970/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on supports available for the development of Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs) in rural villages; whether additional funding or technical assistance can be provided to accelerate delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22971/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assistance and the options available to persons in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22982/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of funding applications submitted by Laois County Council under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) for the proposed roundabout at the junction of Dublin Road and Collier's Lane, Portlaoise, and the Borris Road to Dublin Road Urban Distributor Road; the total funding sought for these projects; the timeline for a decision on these applications; and when it is anticipated that funding will be approved and construction can commence, given that these projects have been identified as critical infrastructure to enable the delivery of housing in Portlaoise and have been approved since 2009. [22997/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the support levels for the first home scheme will be revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23053/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23080/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Alan Kelly Labour Party asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of student-specific accommodation providers, both on-campus and private, that have increased mandatory service charges or utility fees in the 2024/25 and 2025-2026 academic years; if he has received reports from the Higher Education Authority or the Residential Tenancies Board on the use of such charges to exceed the 2% rent pressure zone cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23024/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing last met. [14265/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Taoiseach

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [14634/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the current status of the EU LIFE Strategic Nature Project led by the NPWS and supported by his Department and Coillte, which is intended to provide a robust evidence base to inform nature conservation measures in Ireland through the development of a bespoke platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22278/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding that is available for Pillar Two of the EU Life Strategic Nature Project to advance the implementation of the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive in relation to Lady's Island Lake SAC and Tacumshin Lake SAC; the proposed actions and timescales relating to the Pillar Two element of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22279/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proportion of remapping applications for processing by Tailte Éireann that pertain to Kildare properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21406/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the number of affordable homes delivered in each county and local authority since the introduction of the affordable housing scheme; and if he will detail the types of schemes used for example cost rental and affordable purchase. [21499/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual funding allocated to each local authority for affordable housing delivery since the scheme began; and the projected funding for the years 2025 to 2028. [21501/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual affordable housing delivery targets for each county and local authority in Ireland for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028; the rationale behind the allocation of these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21505/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable homes delivered in each county and local authority since the introduction of the affordable housing scheme; and the types of schemes used (such as cost rental, affordable purchase). [21506/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actual delivery of affordable homes in each county and local authority against the targets set for the years since the scheme's inception; and the reasons for the significant shortfalls [21507/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual funding allocated to each local authority for affordable housing delivery since the scheme began; and to indicate projected funding for the years 2025 to 2028. [21508/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms which are in place to monitor the progress of affordable housing delivery at local authority level; and the way in which performance is evaluated and reported. [21509/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether demand assessments have been conducted to determine the need for affordable housing in each county/local authority; and the way in which these assessments have influenced target setting. [21510/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to identify the main challenges or barriers faced by local authorities in delivering affordable housing; and the steps he will take to address these issues. [21511/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Robert Troy Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is an update on the modular homes legislation. [21512/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of proposals to develop a national park at the Blackstairs Mountains on the Wexford/Carlow border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Seán Ó Fearghaíl Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the guidance that has been issued to local authorities for the processing of planning applications for solar farms in the absence of a national policy statement; the way in which his Department is ensuring that a consistency of approach to such applications is being adopted across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21585/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of an application for remediation under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in eligible apartments and duplexes 2023 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21592/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date in the publishing of planning regulations to exempt detached modular homes and log cabins in back gardens from planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21606/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of UDZ designation requests received by his Department since he invited applications in June 2025; to provide a list of each request including location and size of the land in question; and to provide an update on each request. [21619/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any circumstances in which the vacant property refurbishment grant can be paid out to a successful applicant prior to the completion of the overall refurbishment of the property; for example, whether the grant can be used to cover initial portion of refurbishment works with the owner funding the remainder themselves. [21701/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide copies of records detailing total ticket sales, including volume and revenue, for each site (details supplied) managed by Clare County Council in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21703/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide documentation showing the average visitor spend per ticket at each site (details supplied) in 2024, including breakdowns for entry fees, retail purchases, catering, and other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21704/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the analysis or records demonstrating the way in which changes in visitor dwell-time and local mobility plans have impacted ticket sales and site revenues (details supplied) in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21705/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can provide financial records outlining the percentage of total site revenue derived from outsourced operations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will supply records or internal assessments evaluating the financial impact of branding (details supplied) on cross-site ticketing, bundled offers, or visitor numbers to include income/overall Revenue (rephrased requests); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21707/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide consolidated income statements or revenue summaries for 2024 for all Shannon Heritage and Clare Tourism East sites under Clare County Council’s management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21708/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the ceilings for the first homes scheme will be raised and if he will raise the ceiling for Limerick city as it currently stands at €425,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21709/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the income breakdowns from banquet and overnight accommodation bookings at sites (details supplied), especially following the outsourcing arrangements and refurbishment initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21710/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the financial records showing revenue generated by a site (details supplied) since its transfer to Clare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21711/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the seasonal income data comparing revenues, expenditure and operating costs from the summer high season versus the shoulder off-peak seasons in 2024 across sites (details suppled); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21712/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide documentation outlining operating costs and expenditures for all tourism sites (details supplied) in 2024, including staffing, maintenance, capital works, and outsourced service contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21713/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide budgetary documents and forecasts related to the Clare Tourism Directorate’s planned capital investments for 2024–2026, including site-specific project expenditures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21715/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide copies of revenue budgets for 2024 and 2025 for tourism operations, specifically highlighting any allocations or projections related to new developments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21716/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21717/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will expedite the legislative review of the Directly Elected Mayor of Limerick legislation; to provide a clear timeline for when the review will be commenced; when the review will conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21722/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Niall Collins Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to increase the property price ceiling for the first home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21728/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacancies that exist for qualified planning staff in each local authority, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21740/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of sanctioned posts for qualified planning staff in each local authority, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21741/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacancies that exist for qualified planning staff in each regional assembly, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21742/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken, including a list of open competitions and future planned competitions to fill the vacancies in qualified planning staff in local authorities and regional assemblies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21743/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of qualified planners that have resigned from local authorities between 2020 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21744/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authorities that are supporting their staff to get an accredited planning qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21745/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  John Brady Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21826/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a copy of Circular N3/92 of 7 February 1992, Counteracting Social Segregation in Housing. [21833/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the development of the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; when the Bill will come before the Houses of the Oireachtas; if the remediation scheme will cover balcony defects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of heads of government, heads of state, ministers, governors, mayors or other senior elected officials he and Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21905/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Irish diaspora groups, including but not limited to sporting and cultural organisations, as well as emigrant organisations he and Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21923/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of businesses and business representative organisations he and State Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21941/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the value of trade and tourism respectively, between Ireland and the states visited by him and by Ministers of State in his Department for the St Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21959/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Marie Sherlock Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the liability of early years services to commercial rates; and to clarify the changes that have taken place with Tailte Éireann inspections [21977/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the Taskforce on Local Democracy; the expected timeline for the publication of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a detailed breakdown of the costs relating to the temporary work of the Taskforce on Local Democracy and the associated report submitted on 4 March 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22023/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on an implementation plan relating to the Taskforce on Local Democracy; the expected timeline for the publication of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22024/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to ensure more balanced regional development and population growth distribution in the term of this Government;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22025/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all Section 42 (1A) Planning and Development Act extensions that have been applied for and granted with details of each application including, the location, and number of residential units, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22027/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 5 March 2026, to provide a copy of the review of PPP bundles 4 to 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22203/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 5 March 2026, to outline the communications to local authorities regarding the transfer of delivery of PPP bundles 4-7 to direct delivery by local authorities; the funding stream that PPP bundles 4-7 will be delivered through; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22204/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people who are working under the CPO activation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22205/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a detailed breakdown of the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme, which commenced in July 2023 under the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022; the number of homeowners in County Mayo that have received a formal remediation option determination from the Housing Agency or the relevant local authority, categorised by options 1, 2, 3 and 4; and any blended options, including the dates of those determinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22206/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of the determinations under the defective concrete blocks scheme that were made under the enhanced scheme, and from the previous scheme, for Mayo homeowners, with a breakdown by options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and any blended options, including the corresponding dates of determination and issuance of grant approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22207/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria or methodology used to prioritise the order in which appeals are processed regarding the defective concrete blocks scheme; and the reason there appears to be significant variation in processing times, such that some appeals submitted six, nine or more months after others, have been determined, while earlier appeals may still be pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22208/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure consistency, transparency and fairness in the processing of appeals; and whether his Department intends to publish processing timelines or a standard framework for appeals to provide homeowners with clarity on expected waiting periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22209/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to cases where homeowners are excluded from the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme due to the absence of a certificate of completion prior to 2021, despite the fact that construction of the dwelling was halted due the discovery of defective concrete, rather than any act of abandonment by the owner; if he accepts that it is unreasonable to require homeowners to complete a dwelling known to be fundamentally defective in order to qualify for the scheme; if consideration will be given to such exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22218/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline whether any legislative amendments or administrative measures are currently being considered to address situations where homeowners are effectively excluded from the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme due to technical compliance issues, despite clear evidence that works ceased due to defective materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22219/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Robert Troy Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government is considering permitting modular homes on privately owned land to be used as rental accommodation. [22233/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Willie O'Dea Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will raise the ceiling cap from the present figure of €425,000 in Limerick for the first home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22243/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an updated timeline for the delivery of PPP Bundles 4-7; if the new completion dates differ from the original dates; the difference between the original and new completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22267/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm if any funding allocated to the delivery of PPP Bundles 4-7 has been spent before the change to delivery model to Local Authority direct delivery; if so, the amount which has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22268/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to report on the extent of detrimental impacts on bird habitats from ongoing water pollution at Lady’s Island Lake SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22280/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action that has been taken by NPWS to protect habitats and plants within Natura 2000 sites at Lady's Island Lake from ongoing water pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22281/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions a family can take when the family's income is higher than the limit for social housing, but not enough to buy or build a home with a mortgage, as house prices are too high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22297/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Natasha Newsome Drennan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will act on a recommendation by the Housing Agency that all of County Carlow be included in the defective block work scheme; if so, when this will be announced;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22299/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Máire Devine Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department intends to reconcile its requirement that social housing regeneration proposals should not result in a reduction in housing density with the current refurbishment proposals for Oliver Bond House in Dublin 8 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22306/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Máire Devine Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether the smaller than national minimum standard two-bed units of 48 square metres planned for the regeneration of Oliver Bond House in Dublin 8 would contribute to the poorer mental health, negative child development outcomes, and broader public health risks linked to inadequate housing space, including a reported 2.4 times higher incidence of respiratory illness among residence of Oliver Bond House compared with the wider practise population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22307/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Martin Daly Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of the number of social and affordable housing units approved, commenced and completed in the Roscommon–Galway constituency in each of the years 2023 to 2026, by local authority area, in tabular form. [22319/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Martin Daly Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the exact number of vacant and derelict properties identified in the Roscommon–Galway constituency; and the number brought back into use under the Croí Cónaithe and other schemes to date, in tabular form. [22320/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Martin Daly Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average waiting time for social housing in Roscommon-Galway and the number of applicants currently on the housing list, broken down by need category, in tabular form. [22321/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the progress made on a revised Guide for the Rapid Operationalisation of Community Support Centres, based on the experience of its operation over winter 2025-2026, as his Department committed to in their Review of Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22394/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all community support centres that can be operationalised in the case of extreme weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22395/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management's review of all local authority severe weather plans and flood plans, as referenced in his Department’s Review of Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22396/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the work underway to increase resilience in internal communications systems during extreme weather events, as referenced in his Department’s Review of Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22397/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding his Department’s work on developing mutual aid agreements with European energy counterparts, as referenced in his Department’s Review of Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22398/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding TETRA being rolled out to generation sites as an additional contingency in the event of backup communications (Optel) failures, as referenced in his Department’s Review of Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22399/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding Uisce Éireann's installation of 30 new permanent standby generators and the purchase of mobile generators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22401/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on Uisce Éireann's target to facilitate an additional 75 sites for mobile generator connectivity by the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22402/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason agricultural buildings and structures are not eligible for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22436/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage where it stipulates that agricultural buildings and structures are not eligible for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22437/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider extending the vacant property refurbishment grant to cover agricultural buildings and structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22438/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of whole-time equivalent members of staff in each local authority for the years 2022-2023-2024-2025, by county/city authority; if he will provide a schedule of local authorities that applied to recruit additional staffing for those years; the local authorities that were granted permission, and refused; if he will clarify the local authority sections that were permitted to recruit additional staff, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22451/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Seán Ó Fearghaíl Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress that has been made towards the achievement of a government policy document on the development of windfarms and solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23120/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Agriculture

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the current poultry housing restrictions introduced in response to avian influenza; the criteria his Department is using to determine when these restrictions may be reviewed or lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22468/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the process by which an adult with an intellectual disability who is already known to the HSE and on local authority housing lists can obtain an assessment of need for residential and support services; the steps a family should take where no such assessment has yet been carried out despite long-term engagement with the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21422/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to clarify what is meant by the term “offer zone” as used by the HSE in correspondence with carers in the context of disability residential and supported housing services; the criteria for a person being considered within an offer zone; whether an assessment of need or service planning can take place before a person enters the "offer zone"; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21423/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to set out which body has overall responsibility for coordinating the provision of supported housing for adults with intellectual disabilities, in circumstances where the individual is engaged with the HSE, a local authority housing list, and a Section 38/39 service provider; the way in which responsibility is determined in practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21424/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the formal process which exists to plan the transition of an adult with an intellectual disability from the family home to supported or shared accommodation; whether families are entitled to an advance plan setting out likely housing and support options; the timelines that normally apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21425/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the national policy in place to ensure that adults with intellectual disabilities living with ageing parents have a clear and timely pathway to supported housing; the measures being taken to avoid crisis placements where family care can no longer be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21426/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Mattie McGrath Independent asked Health

  Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the real, person-focused services that are in place in Clonmel town to support young people who find themselves homeless or staying in shelters; if such young people can access proper counselling, therapeutic supports, and trauma informed rehabilitation rather than be directed into medical or institutional routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22064/26]
• 2026-03-19
  LOBBY
  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 4 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • 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.
  • 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.
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Finance

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of residential properties in Galway City and County which have been purchased while being subject to the 10% and 15% stamp duty rates for multiple purchases of ten or more housing units for each year since 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21120/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Enterprise

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of residential properties in Galway City and County currently registered for short-term letting; the proportion of housing stock represented by such properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is concerned that the construction of the Shannon Pipeline by Uisce Éireann may have irreparable damage to the environment and agricultural land; his plans to reduce long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Keira Keogh Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is proposed to carry out a review of the local election boundaries with a view to addressing the anomalies that may exist; and if it is proposed to invite submissions to assist with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20984/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Niall Collins Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the plans to increase the income limits for cost rental applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21077/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total budget allocated for social housing delivery in Galway City and County Galway in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21113/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new build social housing units commenced in Galway City and County Galway in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21114/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new build social housing units completed in Galway City and County Galway in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21115/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the number of households currently on the social housing waiting list in Galway City and County Galway; the average waiting time for allocation of a social housing unit in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered in Galway City and County Galway in each of the past five years; the number currently planned or under construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21117/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant and derelict residential properties recorded in Galway City and County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21118/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of projects in Galway City and County which have received funding under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant for each year since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21119/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes in Galway City and County Galway purchased under the tenant-in-situ scheme for each year since 2023; the allocations provided to Galway City Council and Galway County Council for the scheme for each year since 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21121/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of land zoned and serviced for residential development in Galway City and County Galway; the estimated housing capacity of such land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the progress made in implementing Programme for Government commitments to introduce special development plans for Gaeltacht areas, including housing targets and planning guidelines applicable to Gaeltacht communities in Galway West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21124/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the names of wastewater management projects in County Galway for which funding has been made available since 2020; the level of funding made available by Government to each project; the funding shortfall expected to be covered by local authorities in each case; the current status of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21125/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21141/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21142/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21143/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21144/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21145/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21146/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21147/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21148/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21149/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21150/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21151/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the position regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21152/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  George Lawlor Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update regarding a recommendation made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on issues affecting the Travelling community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21153/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of money allocated to South Dublin County Council for retrofitting of local authority housing stock in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. [21160/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Sean Fleming Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide funding for a project in Laois (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21231/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Johnny Mythen Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to review or increase the income eligibility thresholds for social housing support administered by Wexford County Council; the housing options available for households, particularly working couples, whose incomes are marginally above the social housing threshold but cannot afford private rental accommodation and may be at risk of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21272/26]
• 2026-03-18
  LOBBY
  Tallaght Community Council (TCC) Development and Zoning

  • We asked publi, councillors on their view of an online poll the use of three discused site in Talaght
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Willie O'Dea Fianna Fáil asked Climate

  Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the new construction waste levy which is leading to significantly increased costs for construction projects at a time of housing shortage and house price inflation; his plans to review this levy or assist the sector in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18530/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any consideration has been given by him for the publicly funded Institute of public administration plans to acquire new multi million euro offices to be paused in light of the continued housing crises or decentralised in light of the Dublin congestion crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20068/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Education

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth in the context of the protection of school children, is she aware of the fact that the previous Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage/National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), upon the advice of his then Department/NPWS, withdrew the proactive, elective Derogation Regulation, ; her views on whether the derogation must be restored with immediate effect, before the 2026 breeding season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18318/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Sinn Féin asked Education

  Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason urgent funding has not been provided from her Department to a school (details supplied) to replace two derelict prefab classrooms, in an already overcrowded school campus. [20455/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of shark fin products and derivatives under Irish Law; the person or body responsible for enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20058/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the refurbishment works that were carried out at each National Park during 2025; if each of those refurbishment works projects are completed or still ongoing at present, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18229/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a bog (details supplied) is included in the Cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18242/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any recent tripartite engagements between his Department, Dublin City Council and the developers of the Poolbeg SDZ area to reach an agreement on the delivery of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18280/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  James Geoghegan Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any review of the qualifying income thresholds for cost rental housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18281/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No’s 148,149,150,151,152 of 16 July 2025, if he will provide this Deputy with a complete copy of the Department/NPWS’s correspondence concerning gulls and public health and safety with the HSE in 2017 as cited in his reply; if he will also provide copies of any consistent/similar correspondence that his Department/NPWS has had with the HSE in respect of wild bird species subject to lethal control nationally under the general derogation for the past forty-plus years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18320/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No’s 148,149,150,151,152 of 16 July 2025, and his statement in his reply that he is satisfied that the NPWS carries out their functions in a balanced and measured manner in line with the legislative provisions for the protection of wild birds, if he will confirm that he is also satisfied that, since the withdrawal of the proactive, protective derogation (that ran from 2017-2023), schools that have nesting seagull colonies on their roofs must apply to his Department/NPWS for licences to protect schoolchildren from attack and injury by seagulls, a policy reversal with multiple negative consequences for schools and the children in their care; his views on whether this derogation should be re-instated with immediate effect, and prior to the 2026 seagull breeding season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18321/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department or the National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued any public notices that it is perfectly legal under the Wildlife Acts 1976 and 2000 (Amended) to remove nests from occupied buildings provided they do not contain eggs or hatched chicks; if no such public notice has been issued, and as the Oireachtas has legislated for this entitlement, will he direct his Department/NPWS to issue such a public notice in the interests of adherence to normal public service standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18322/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a summary of all wildlife licences granted in the period 2019 to 2025 in respect of herring gulls and removal of their nests and eggs, such a summary to include the licence date, location, the reason for which licences were sought, the approved control actions; the specific legal grounds for the granting of the licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18323/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of meetings which have taken place between him or officials in his Department and an organisation (details supplied) or bodies which are members of the organization in 2025; to provide a list of those meetings; the dates on which they took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18353/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ruth Coppinger People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of maintenance contracts using public funds that his Department or his/her agencies has where a company (details supplied) carry out works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18358/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 654 of 27 January 2026, the number of individual dwellings which were the subject of the remediation claims to date; the total number of estimated dwellings affected which are likely to apply under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18449/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 645 of 20 January 2026, the reasons why he has no plans to propose amendments to the provisions referred to; whether he has relied on any research or reports in forming this view; to outline any such research or reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18450/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Carol Nolan Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to elaborate on the January 2026 homelessness statistics by giving a breakdown of the lengths of time spent in emergency accommodation by the 17,112 people mentioned in the report; to state or estimate the average length of time that an adult person spends in emergency accommodation; and to state the earliest date on which any of the current 17,112 people first entered emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18455/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  John Paul O'Shea Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to the recent opening of the state’s first purpose-built social housing with supports for older people (details supplied) if there are plans to roll-out further similar style facilities; if existing developments will be considered for adaptation for such purposes; if a single point of contact exists for stakeholders considering such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18486/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of growing delays in Tailte Eireann property registration times and the subsequent risks to the conveyancing process; if he or his officials have raised the matter with Tailte Eireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18516/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of staff in Tailte Eireann per annum, under the respective four main function sections of Corporate Affairs, Registration, Valuation, and Surveying from its establishment to 2025, in tabular form. [18517/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total budget for Tailte Eireann per annum under the respective four main function sections of Corporate Affairs, Registration, Valuation and Surveying from its establishment to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18518/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review and extend resources to Tailte Eireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18519/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the revised estimates under Vote 16 for Tailte Eireann reduced the annual target for applications for registration submitted and fully processed electronically by 10% in comparison with the 2025 target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18520/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if alternative EA MLA issued accreditation schemes other than the NSAI are acceptable for modern methods of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18521/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans if any, to adapt a one nation national minimum standard approach for all housing types similar to the 2025 design standards for apartment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18522/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will revise the Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011, amended in June 2016, to account for the cost-of-living crisis and the development of residential areas in Bands 2 and 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18528/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the next round of URDF funding will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18534/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding his Department's review of the current exempted development regulations; when he expects these changes to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18596/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18614/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Liam Quaide Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18632/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to provide affordable housing in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18695/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management have reviewed protocols, procedures and preparedness of fire services for dealing with Lithium battery fires following an incident (details supplied) last year and given proposals for battery energy storage systems across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18713/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the merits of relaxing regulations to allow homeowners to build larger stand-alone cabins in back gardens and create additional housing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18736/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to housing assistance payment rent limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18794/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the protocol to allow households fleeing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence to transfer time spent on a social housing waiting list to another local authority; when this protocol will be implemented, to outline the resources that will be provided to local authorities to support the implementation of this protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18804/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the implementation of a nationwide CBL system; the timeline for roll out of the new system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18805/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount spent to date by his Department to facilitate Ireland’s participation in the Marché International des Professionels de l'Immoblier 2026 Conference in Cannes, by expenditure type, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18807/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the persons attending the Marché International des Professionels de l'Immoblier 2026 Conference in Cannes on behalf of the Irish Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18808/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide documentation, presentations and promotional material produced by the Irish government and/or his Department for the Marché International des Professionels de l'Immoblier 2026 Conference in Cannes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18809/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the organisers of the Irish stand at the Marché International des Professionels de l'Immoblier 2026 Conference in Cannes; his Department’s involvement in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18810/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cormac Devlin Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will be in place and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18811/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to track and count the number of build to rent units which are being built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18821/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether all works must be completed for the payment of a Croí Cónaithe grant, even if the full grant amount has been spent; and the criteria for the payment of the grant. [18875/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total anticipated costs associated with his foreign travel for St Patrick's Day; the delegation size; and if a breakdown can be provided on these costs including on accommodation and flights. [18895/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he will take to address the unaffordability and the viability gap of cost rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19020/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider increasing RAS contribution limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19021/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the legislation to underpin the apartment defect remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19027/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1242 of 8 September 2026, the position regarding the contents of the formal response that issued to the local authority; the contents of their response; the funds, by heading, that have been drawn down to date in respect of the project; and if he has received a final and or updated business case for the project. [19034/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Clara fire station, County Offaly will be included in the new priority fire service infrastructural projects 2026-2030, given the inadequacy of the existing very old building which is not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19067/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a pathfinder project under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19070/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can outline the scope of the pathfinder project under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the pathfinder project under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19072/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the pathfinder project (details supplied) has a confirmed budget, the way this was ratified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19073/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any pathfinder projects planned under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19074/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the full rollout of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19075/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way remediation works are classified and deemed to be included in the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19076/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an estimate as to the total cost of completing the full interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19077/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has assessed the potential role of reopening the Mullingar–Athlone rail line in supporting housing delivery and compact growth in towns and villages along the corridor, including Moate, Streamstown and Castletown Geoghegan. [19124/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of the ongoing homelessness crisis and the Government's decision to restrict the tenant-in-situ scheme; the specific alternative mechanism put in place at the time of the restriction to prevent tenants at risk from entering homelessness; the date this mechanism become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19236/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of the ongoing homelessness crisis and the Government's decision to restrict the tenant-in-situ scheme, the number of households that would previously have qualified under the tenant-in-situ scheme that have since presented to homeless services following the restriction of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19237/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of the ongoing homelessness crisis and the Government's decision to restrict the tenant-in-situ scheme, the evidence-based assessment, risk analysis or modelling carried out by the Department prior to the decision to restrict the scheme, particularly in relation to projected increases in homelessness presentations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19238/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of the ongoing homelessness crisis and the Government's decision to restrict the tenant-in-situ scheme and given the continued rise in homelessness figures, will the Minister acknowledge that restricting the scheme has exacerbated housing insecurity and commit to urgently restoring the tenant-in-situ scheme in full, pending the introduction of a more effective homelessness prevention measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19239/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of the ongoing homelessness crisis and the Government's decision to restrict the tenant-in-situ scheme, the projected additional number of households expected to enter homelessness in 2026 as a direct consequence of the policy change if the scheme is not going to be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19240/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm the targets for accessible social housing delivered by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19278/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority housing allocations for people with disabilities in the years 2024 and 2025, broken down by physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or other classification of disability, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19279/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority housing units delivered for wheelchair accessible housing in the years 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19280/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the 7.5% targets for wheelchair accessible social housing are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19281/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Niall Collins Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19320/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social homes delivered in every county in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19323/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the analysis undertaken by his Department comparing the cost to the State of providing emergency homeless accommodation with the cost of preventing homelessness through the tenant-in-situ acquisition scheme operated by local authorities and the housing agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19335/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average annual cost to the State per household placed in emergency accommodation, including hotels, B and Bs and family hubs in the years 2020 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19336/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average capital cost per dwelling acquired under the tenant-in-situ scheme, including purchase price, legal fees and refurbishment costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19337/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost to the Exchequer over a five-year period of supporting a household in emergency accommodation compared with the cost of acquiring a property under the tenant-in-situ scheme for that household; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19338/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has conducted or commissioned value-for-money or cost-benefit analysis comparing, emergency accommodation expenditure, and, homelessness prevention measures such as tenant-in-situ purchases. [19339/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total expenditure on emergency accommodation in each of the years, 2023, 2024 and 2025; the total expenditure on tenant-in-situ acquisitions over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19340/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will publish any internal reports or analysis undertaken by the Department or the housing agency comparing emergency accommodation and the tenant-in-situ scheme approaches [19341/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the interim apartment remediation scheme; if water ingress defects are being considered for inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19371/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Réada Cronin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken by his Department to reduce the number of those on a Kildare County Council waiting list for a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19383/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Réada Cronin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the progress toward delivering affordable housing in North Kildare; the measures currently being advanced by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19384/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Réada Cronin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the construction of infrastructure that will help to deliver housing in North Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19385/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 on the 4 of March 2026, if he could provide the value of the sponsorship in cash terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19394/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the sponsor of Ireland's participation in Marché International des Professionnels de l'Immobilier (MIPIM) Conference last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19399/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Séamus McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to his recent announcement that over 11,000 social homes have been retrofitted since the introduction of the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme; to provide a breakdown on a local authority basis of the number of social homes that have benefitted; the allocation to each local authority to the end of 2025 under the scheme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19456/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a pathfinder apartment defects remediation scheme (details supplied); the timeline, budget, and the way in which findings will be rolled out nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19467/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether current local authority IT systems used to collect housing and homelessness data record the reasons people become homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can clarify whether all information collected by local authority officials when a person presents as homeless or at risk of homelessness is notified to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is possible within current IT provisions for local authorities to collate and publish information on youth homelessness (18-24 years); including reasons for entering homelessness and exits from homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 822 of 17 February 2026, if he could provide a county/local authority breakdown of the 9,175 cases where An Coimisiún Pleanála applied the planning condition prohibiting multiple sales. [19478/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  John Brady Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department or any body under it’s aegis made a disclosure under Revenue's recent disclosure opportunity to regularise misclassification of self-employment; if so, to provide details of the numbers of workers affected and the amount paid to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19500/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department administers any funding schemes which can support provision of Christmas lights in rural towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19546/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Albert Dolan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a residential development (details supplied) has been approved for funding and inclusion under the fire safety defects remediation scheme; the current status of any application in respect of the development; the timeline for assessment and decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19620/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications under the original defective concrete blocks grant scheme that reached the maximum grant payable under that scheme; the number of such cases in each local authority area administering the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19637/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a description of the work of the Housing Activation Office; its workforce plan, objectives and KPIs; to provide a detailed description of the work undertaken so far; to provide a breakdown of the meetings that have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19644/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ann Graves Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that the refund process for a location (details supplied) will commence as soon as possible to allow the residents repair the roofs in their apartment block. [19744/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether homeowners under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme are provided with the engineer’s final report relating to their dwelling before being asked to indicate whether they wish to avail of a technical review following an assessment by the Housing Agency under I.S. 465; whether electing to avail of a technical review delays or prevents the issuance of the Remediation Option Grant approval to the relevant local authority; whether, in practice, homeowners may be required to decide whether to seek a technical review before being entitled with the full technical report on which the remediation decision relating to their dwelling is based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19761/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason correspondence issued by the Housing Agency to homeowners under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, following completion of an assessment under I.S. 465:2018, asks homeowners to indicate whether they wish to avail of a technical review or allow the Remediation Option Grant approval to issue to the relevant local authority but does not reference the statutory right of appeal provided for under the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022; whether he considers it consistent with principles of procedural fairness and natural justice that homeowners could be asked to decide whether to challenge a remediation decision affecting their dwelling without first being furnished with the full technical report underpinning that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19762/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Housing Agency uses a standard template for correspondence under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, specifically the wording asking homeowners to ‘please reply… with your instructions of how you wish to proceed’ after a technical assessment; if a template exists, to provide a copy; if not, the basis on which individual correspondence is drafted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19763/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Mark Wall Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the working family payment is included as assessable income under the Household Means Policy 2026, of which he issued in February 2026, given that it is a payment for low income households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19774/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of serviced sites delivered by each local authority for each of the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form. [19797/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish the National Planning Statement, which is required in order for the publication of the Planning Guidelines in order to enact Section 44b of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19810/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 767 of 17 February 2026, his views on whether submissions in relation to localised public infrastructure that come from individuals or organisations that do not live or work in the area impacted are in contravention of the guidelines issued for inclusive community engagement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19820/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether it is appropriate for objections or submissions in relation to localised public infrastructure to come from individuals or organisations that do not live or work in the area impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19821/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views of the adequacy of the existing public submission aspect of the planning system; his views on whether it should be more targeted in terms of who any potential change will most impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19822/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  John Connolly Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarity on the application of current planning regulations governing the installation of solar PV panels on non-domestic structures, such as agricultural sheds; if he is aware that the requirement for a 500 mm clearance at both the top and bottom of panels can dramatically reduce the number of panels that may legally be installed, thereby rendering many rural renewable-energy projects financially unviable and ineligible for grant support; if he will review these regulations, originally designed for dwellings, with a view to ensuring that rural outbuildings are not subjected to disproportionate constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19872/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of, and average cost per unit, of new build social housing delivered in 2025 by SHIP construction, SHIP turnkey, CALF construction, CALF turnkey, CAS construction, CAS turnkey, Local Authority Part V and AHB Part V and PPP, in tabular form. [19889/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Séamus McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the way in which savings or deposits should be treated in an application for social housing given the application form does not seek information on savings, only income, yet applications get refused when the Local Authority becomes aware of savings over a certain limit which seems undefined. [19902/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ann Graves Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that the refund process for a location (details supplied) will commence as soon as possible to allow the residents to repair the roofs in their apartment block. [19955/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the statutory oversight mechanisms that exist where a property managing agent appears to be operating in place of, or without effective oversight from, an owners' management company in a residential estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20006/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Robert O'Donoghue Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to governance concerns raised by residents in relation to the management of an estate (details supplied), including the role of a managing agent and the apparent absence of regular AGMs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20008/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the financial contribution scheme; and the rationale to no longer fund this scheme. [20062/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Housing

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the ongoing review of I.S. 465, the Irish standard used for the assessment and remediation of dwellings affected by defective concrete; the current status of this review; whether any interim findings or updates will be made publicly available; the estimated timeframe for the completion and publication of the revised standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20099/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the eligibility rules for State supported home purchase schemes in respect of applicants over seventy years of age; the policy rationale for age based exclusions where applicants are working and in good health; whether an equality impact assessment has been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20198/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households in each of the past five years that were within five percent above the social housing income threshold but consequently ineligible for supports; the options available to such households; whether his Department has considered tapered eligibility to reduce cliff edge effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20199/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific supports that exist for long term renting households with stable employment who are ineligible for social housing due to income and simultaneously ineligible for purchase supports due to age; and if he will bring forward a scheme or pilot to address this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20200/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will review eligibility criteria, including age limits, for State backed purchase supports with a view to accommodating mixed age households where one applicant is over seventy years of age but both applicants are working and creditworthy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20201/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will be in operation; when he expects that applicants will be able to draw down funding from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20242/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the interim remediation scheme will be in operation; when he expects that applicants will be able to draw down funding from the scheme; if any funding been drawn down already; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20242/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding Pathfinder projects with respect to apartment remediation; if any funding been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20242/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether fire risk caused by water ingress qualifies for a block of apartments to apply for the interim remediation scheme with respect to apartment remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20244/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the criteria for awarding protected status to any animal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20259/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the protected status of seagulls; if it is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20260/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Lawless Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has assessed the impact of the new tenancy rules introduced on 1 March 2026 on the volume of notices of termination issued in the weeks preceding that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20464/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Maurice Quinlivan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has plans to reform the capital assistance scheme as it applies to approved housing bodies providing accommodation for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20501/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Maurice Quinlivan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will amend the capital assistance scheme to remove the current restriction on the acquisition of second-hand properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20502/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Maurice Quinlivan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will increase the funding thresholds for three- and four-bedroom houses to reflect prevailing market values; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Maurice Quinlivan Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will permit the use of the capital assistance scheme for the acquisition of properties intended for use as respite centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20504/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to parliamentary questions submitted in 2025, for an update on the campaign to reinter the historical figures, commonly known as the Invincibles, with relatives who are buried at Kilmainham Gaol since 1883; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20509/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Sean Fleming Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current position in relation to a new project in County Laois (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20564/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the income eligibility thresholds for HAP in light of increasing rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20585/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by him and all members of his staff during their St Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20611/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by all Junior Ministers in his Department and their members of staff during their St Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20629/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has paid to offset any of the carbon emitted due to St Patrick’s Day trips in 2026; and the amount paid. [20648/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of carbon that has been emitted by transport used by him, the Junior Ministers in his Department, and their staff for each of the past five years; if he has paid to offset any of the carbon emitted because of transport; and the amount paid in each year. [20666/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the current industrial relations dispute within Tailte Éireann given the Government's failure to implement a pay agreement which was agreed between the trade union (details supplied), Tailte Éireann and Government Departments following the merging of Ordnance Survey Ireland into Tailte Éireann; the actions he is undertaking to ensure this pay agreement is implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20700/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason Lough Corrib was never added to the protected area register under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD); the timeline for this oversight to be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20718/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is implementing so that Lough Corrib and the Corrib River in County Galway can achieve a 'High Ecological Status' as referenced in the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Eoghan Kenny Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20744/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paul Donnelly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all removals from a list (details supplied) or exceeding the income threshold for 2025/2026 could be postponed until the review is completed. [20752/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Niall Collins Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any assistance is available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20805/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the 2026 budget allocation for the tenant-in-situ scheme; and for housing acquisitions for each of the 31 local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20837/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can confirm that short- or long-term leases properties where the tenant qualifies for social housing, the property meets their housing need, and they have received a notice to quit are suitable for consideration by all local authorities for acquisition under the tenant-in-situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20838/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Aidan Farrelly Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will work with community groups to restore native trees at a location used by the State (details supplied); and if not, the supports or funding he can provide in the context of restoration of biodiversity and nature. [20858/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Paula Butterly Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the progress of the drafting and publication of the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024, in light of the recent publication of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage's report on pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme; his response to the recommendations contained in that report; and the expected timeline for the introduction of the Bill to the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20890/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Justice

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the rationale for excluding essential household expenditures including housing, childcare, transport, medical costs and existing financial obligation from the child maintenance calculator; and whether future revisions will incorporate cost-of-living considerations to better reflect the actual cost of raising a child. [19985/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in the context of the protection of school children, is she aware of the fact that the previous Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage/National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), upon the advice of his then Department/NPWS, withdrew the proactive, elective Derogation Regulation, ; her views on whether the derogation must be restored with immediate effect, before the 2026 breeding season [18319/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm whether there is no housing coordinator in disability services in a specific CHO (details supplied); the length of time the role is vacant; if the vacancy is as a result of a lack of funding as advised to service users; the alternative route in place in order to facilitate engagement with local authorities on behalf of service users; the way in which parents of adults with disabilities can access the alternative contact person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18833/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Donna McGettigan Sinn Féin asked Children

  Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if key areas such as social welfare, social housing, healthcare, and the functions of public bodies that impact on the lives of women (details supplied) will be explicitly covered by equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19052/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Grace Boland Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will commit to publishing aggregated childcare demand and capacity data, similar to the way information in education, housing and health planning is publicly shared, to support evidence-based planning and policy development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19295/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Grace Boland Fine Gael asked Children

  Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of work by her Department to develop projected childcare demand modelling based on population growth and housing development; the timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19297/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Health

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has conducted any review or assessment of the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive which are vacant at present; the potential use of such properties for housing or accommodation purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19869/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Health

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of counselling and psychotherapy sessions available through a programme (details supplied) in 2026 for individuals impacted by defective concrete; the number of appointments allocated nationally and per county; the number of individuals who can avail of the service in each participating county; whether the service is available online or via in person consultation; and whether there are plans to establish a permanent in-person clinic in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20513/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Health

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether there are any bespoke services available through Children's Health Ireland (CHI) specifically for children suffering from respiratory conditions linked to defective concrete homes, specifically if there are dedicated respiratory clinics, asthma services, or multidisciplinary supports for children living in these defective homes; if she will confirm the absence of such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20515/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Ken O'Flynn Independent Ireland asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the expected date on which the performance and evaluation framework for the National Demonstration Park for Modern Methods of Construction will be formally approved; whether the framework will be published; and whether it will include measurable targets relating to housing output, training capacity, and construction efficiency. [20399/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Charles Ward 100% RDR asked Health

  Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether she will commission a study on the health impacts of prolonged exposure to mould and damp in homes impacted by defective concrete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18050/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Health

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed integrated homeless health hub for Cork city; the progress toward the project intended in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17537/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to do to address the month on month rises in homelessness. [18167/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action he proposes to take to address the growing housing deficit given that Government never met their targets for social and affordable housing delivery under Housing for All; if he will revise the targets contained within Delivering Homes, Building Communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17104/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to address the unaffordability of cost rents. [18168/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to ensure transparency in the home-buying process, to curb ghost bids and gazumping, and to curtail bidding wars that are leading to higher house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18166/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if plans by local councils to increase rents for council and HAP tenants reflect the commitment in the Delivering Homes, Building Communities plan to review the rents paid by social housing tenants, or if even more rent increases are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18049/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Gillian Toole Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to ensure the provision of housing for people with disabilities, to ensure that Ireland complies with Article 19 of the UNCRPD, including but not limited to expansion of the capital acquisition scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18183/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to reduce unaffordable rents in the private sector. [17818/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the PPP bundle 3 and 4 sites in Dublin north-west, including an updated timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17492/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Tony McCormack Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received and approved under the vacant property refurbishment grant and the croí cónaithe fund nationally to date; the total funding allocated and drawn down; the average processing time for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17619/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the funding for inner-city flat complex regeneration in Dublin. [17587/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Peter 'Chap' Cleere Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the operation of the croí cónaithe scheme in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Catherine Callaghan Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the development of the national centre of excellence for traditional skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16774/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the direction to local authorities will issue to allow victims and survivors of domestic abuse to move from one local authority list to another and retain their years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17577/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will request that the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, SCSI, draft a follow-up report on construction costs for the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, considering that the last one was almost two years ago and costs have considerably increased in that period. [17183/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Pádraig O'Sullivan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties delivered for people with disabilities, per local authority, for each of the years 2023 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17473/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social, affordable and cost rental homes completed in Cork in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17538/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been brought to the significant problems with the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme; if there are any plans to address its failings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17498/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will advance the plans to relocate the families at a location (details supplied), living in defective concrete block homes, away from the dangerous flood plain they were built on. [17184/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Albert Dolan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on his progress toward delivering affordable housing in east Galway; the measures currently being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16786/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Shay Brennan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which he is working to reduce the overall cost of apartment delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17490/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Edward Timmins Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions that are being taken, and the progress being made, on monitoring the housing targets in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17860/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will increase the HAP limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17644/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is a solution for people who are still linked in name only to a mortgage, despite being separated and living elsewhere, but who cannot join the social housing waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17604/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Joe Neville Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties which have been brought back into use under the vacant property refurbishment grant in north Kildare since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the first call under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund. [17291/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason workers on social housing waiting lists are removed from the waiting list by local authorities when one year of their wages goes over the income threshold, and they lose all the time they have spent on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17605/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 49 of 8 October 2025, if he will provide an update on discussions his Department has had with Galway County Council in relation to the Ros a Mhíl and Eanach Mheáin social housing developments; the current status of the feasibility studies and cost reports on the sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17800/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Social Housing Construction Status Report for Q4 of 2025 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16458/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Willie O'Dea Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the qualifying criteria for cost rental housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17481/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Martin Kenny Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to develop infrastructure to facilitate the building of more houses in the constituency of Sligo Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Réada Cronin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is aware of the Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security: A National Security Assessment published by the UK government recently; the steps being taken to address the biodiversity crisis to strengthen Ireland’s national security in the wake of this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17809/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Louise O'Reilly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding provided for Final County Council for the tenant-in-situ purchase scheme for 2026; the estimated number of homes which will be purchased in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17576/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Séamus McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the pipeline of affordable purchase units being developed by all local authorities and categorise them at stages of development. [17479/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Aisling Dempsey Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review HAP limits for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17483/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Peadar Tóibín Aontú asked Housing

  Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will account for the 8,933 homes across 56 sites in Fingal that remained inactive in 2025 despite having full planning permission; if his Department has audited the total number of such "dormant" permissions nationwide; his plans to ensure the new derelict property tax, set for 2026 legislation, will explicitly target these inactive sites to prevent developers from sitting on land during a record homelessness crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17812/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Muirí Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total funding allocated for affordable housing since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17494/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Brian Stanley Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a review will be carried out in six months’ time to measure the impact of the new rent rules, in order to have accurate information on the effect on housing both in County Laois, and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17085/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding levels to local authorities, by county, for the disability adaptation to housing stock scheme for council houses and adaptation grants for people with disabilities for private houses. [17607/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the action being taken to support biodiversity protection in the Cooley mountains; the supports for landowners to eliminate bracken from the mountains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Barry Ward Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the tenant-in-situ scheme for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; if he can commit to multiannual funding of this scheme; if allowances for the increased cost of housing in Dublin can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16472/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Brian Stanley Independent asked Housing

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress that has been made in the past three months on wind farm guidelines; the stage the process is at; when the new guidelines will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17103/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish a National Planning Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17487/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Cormac Devlin Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans any changes to cost rental schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17485/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Ryan O'Meara Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will update the rural housing guidelines to remove some of the unnecessary barriers to building in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17671/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses and duplexes within the South Dublin County Council area that received planning permission with conditions restricting the bulk buying or multiple sales to a single purchaser and ring-fencing them for owner occupiers following the introduction of new guidelines in May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17871/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Peter 'Chap' Cleere Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the operation of the croí cónaithe scheme in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will allocate funding to councils to improve the state of repair of social homes. [17822/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding being allocated to South Dublin County Council for the Second-Hand Social Housing Acquisitions Programme 2026; how this compares to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17870/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review social housing income thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17575/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on his Department’s review of the National Social Housing PPP Programme, specifically bundles 4–7, which was initiated following the cancellation of PPP bundle 3, and was forecast to be complete for Q1 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17832/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Shay Brennan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the work of the LDA to develop State-owned lands and strategically assemble land from both public and private sources to create a more stable and affordable housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17491/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Aisling Dempsey Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Social Housing Support Household Means Policy 2021 is being revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications that have been approved for the vacant property refurbishment grant in Cavan and Monaghan since its introduction; the number of grants that have been paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17477/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he intends to raise the income limits for social housing eligibility. [17821/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Edward Timmins Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions that will be taken to promote and bring to a wider audience the massively significant Baltinglass hillfort complex, and many other archaeological sites in this area of west Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16817/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Michael Cahill Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently amend the National Planning Framework and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines as county development plans are aligned with these national policies which prohibits many applicants building a family home on their own land and-or buying a site and building a permanent place of residence around the town or village where they live and work. [17614/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Séamus McGrath Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the projected housing output of the LDA for the remainder of 2026 and 2027, by property types, social units, cost rental units and so on. [17478/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  John Connolly Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for funding received under call 1 of the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund; the number of local authorities that have made applications; the total cost of accumulated applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17528/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the new measures he will bring forward to tackle rising and homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16460/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the delivery of affordable homes in Poolbeg West SDZ. [17588/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Sean Fleming Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his response to the most recent monthly housing commencement figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17489/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Colm Burke Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the vacant above the shop grant will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17539/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Pa Daly Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the impact the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 will have on renters in Kerry; his views on whether the increase will be affordable for the people of Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17079/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the support his Department is providing for the provision of cost-rental apartments at a location (details supplied); when the project will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17470/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable purchase homes due to be delivered in 2026 and 2027 under the local authority affordable purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17831/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Aindrias Moynihan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of registration applications submitted to Tailte Éireann for 2024 and 2025 that are still pending; the measures being taken to address these backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17690/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Grace Boland Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm whether early learning and care providers delivering the Early Childhood Care and Education Programme exclusively from their own private property are exempt from liability for commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16946/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social homes his Department expects to deliver over the next five years. [17820/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  John Paul O'Shea Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the funding allocated to Cork County Council under the community monuments fund in 2024 and 2025; the projects approved in Cork during these years; when recipients of the 2026 fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16274/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his approach and plans for local government reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16266/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to encourage local authorities to allow older persons to downsize and sell their home to the council through the financial contribution scheme and then be housed by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17493/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Cathal Crowe Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarity on when the villages of Broadford and Cooraclare, County Clare, can expect to have their long-promised sewerage schemes constructed, commissioned and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17303/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review on income eligibility limits for social housing, specifically in Cavan and Monaghan; if he will have these income limits increased without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17476/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Noel McCarthy Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the work undertaken to date in formalising national planning guidelines for solar energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17741/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Ryan O'Meara Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reintroduce the development levies waiver for one-off rural houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17672/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Louis O'Hara Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his efforts to tackle dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17081/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Martin Kenny Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide funding to Sligo and Leitrim and Donegal local authorities to carry out repairs to local authority houses that are occupied and also to return void houses to the housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17287/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Tony McCormack Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing units nationally with full planning permission that have not yet commenced construction; the measures being taken to activate these permissions and accelerate delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17620/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Barry Heneghan Independent 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
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the operation of the interim fire safety defects remediation scheme. [17589/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Naoise Ó Cearúil Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department will ensure strong oversight and quality standards under the new contractor-led pathway within the buy and renew scheme; the way in which this approach will support timely delivery of refurbished social homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17541/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of any analysis undertaken by his Department on the ‘viability’ of housing developments; and whether this includes raising rents in new tenancies. [17819/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his attention has been drawn to the complete lack of housing commencement notices lodged in Galway city so far this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17799/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount of uncollected derelict site levies as of February 2026; the new measures he will bring forward to force local authorities to collect uncollected levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16459/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Roderic O'Gorman Green Party asked Housing

  Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of social housing units retrofitted to date under the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme, broken down by local authority area and dwelling type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17642/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Thomas Gould Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has received a report on stock audits carried out to date; what this report has shown; and whether he is aware of the levels of mould and damp in social housing stock. [16729/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Rory Hearne Social Democrats asked Housing

  Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of a report published (details supplied), which revealed that only one property was purchased through CPO by a local authority in January 2026, the efforts he and his Department are making to support an enhanced programme of CPO to combat dereliction all over Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17830/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on his plans for the Youth Homeless Strategy post-2026. [17590/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for reducing the rents in cost rental accommodation to reduce the percentage of applicants excluded on affordability grounds. [17591/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Eamon Scanlon Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new build social homes currently in the pipeline in Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal; the key measures being taken to expand social housing provision during 2026 in Sligo, Leitrim and south Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17574/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Erin McGreehan Fianna Fáil asked Housing

  Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be provided for Louth County Council to for general repairs required after the recent bad weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17663/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Peter Roche Fine Gael asked Housing

  Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is aware of ongoing constraints on housing delivery arising from wastewater treatment and network capacity in rural Galway; whether his Department has considered mechanisms whereby developer-led or developer-funded delivery of strategic wastewater infrastructure, in partnership with Uisce Éireann, could be utilised to accelerate wastewater projects; if such proposals have been assessed or piloted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17624/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Aengus Ó Snodaigh Sinn Féin asked Housing

  D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage an bhfuil aon céimeanna ghlactha chun stádas Séadchomhartha Náisiúnta agus na cosantaí reachtúla a gheobann leis a bhronnadh d’iomlán an mogall de dhúin barr-cnoca ag Baile an Bhrioscmhálaigh atá lasmuigh de Bealach Coinglais i gContae Chill Mantáin a chreidtear gurb é seo cead baile na hÉireann le beagnach 600 teach tógtha ar an suíomh 2,000 bliain roimh bailte na Lochlannaigh a bhí luaite roimhe mar chéad bailte na tíre. [16465/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor Sheehan Labour Party asked Housing

  Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the work of the Housing Activation Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17105/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Conor D McGuinness Sinn Féin asked Housing

  Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of affordable, social and cost rental housing deliveries in County Waterford, by year since 2021, and by local electoral area in Waterford. [17606/26]
• 2026-03-03
  LOBBY
  Ennis Chamber of Commerce Development and Zoning

  • Ennis Chamber commissioned a report - Ennis Residential Zoning Profile - to examine how many residential zoned sites within Ennis Municipal District have been partially or fully activated within Clare County Development plan 2023 - 2029. The resulting fact-based report provided a basis for conversations & meetings between Ennis Chamber members, with members of Clare County Council senior management team, locally elected members (councillors and TDs) and with the relevant government Minister
• 2026-02-23
  LOBBY
  Túath Housing Association 9 returns Housing

  • Meeting with Elected Representatives from Ballymun-Finglas at Ballymun area Office
  • Official opening of The Paddocks, Ballygossan Hill, Golf Links Road, Skerries, Fingal County
  • 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
• 2026-02-09
  LOBBY
  Arklow Ferrybank Developments Ltd. Development and Zoning

  • Wicklow Development Plan - Zoning restriction for our property
• 2026-02-03
  LOBBY
  Ashcroft Property Development Ltd Development and Zoning

  • meeting with meath county council in respect of zoning of lands @ killegland, ashbourne, co.meath
• 2026-02-03
  LOBBY
  Carroll Estates Dublin Limited Development and Zoning

  • Housing & Infrastructure delivery in Dunboyne
• 2026-01-23
  LOBBY
  Astra Construction Services Ltd Housing

  • Land parcel in Carrigaline
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Hotels Federation Tourism

  • Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 12 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesHousingTransportEconomic Development and IndustryBudgetary matters

  • Dublin Chamber Press Release on the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project
  • Letter to the Minister for Transport regarding Shovel-Ready Projects
  • Dublin Chamber's response to Government's Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan
  • Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
  • Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
  • Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
  • Dublin Chamber Press Release on Business Confidence in Government Performance
  • Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q3 Business Outlook Report
  • Dublin Chamber response to Budget 2026
  • Chamber Budget Day correspondence
  • Press Release on Dublin Chamber's response to Government's Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity
  • Submission to the consultation on the Review of the Occupations Lists for Employment Permits
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Drogheda & District Chamber Budgetary matters

  • Business confidence depends on certainty in planning, electricity, water and road infrastructure. Where certainty exists, investment follows, supporting both major employers and small businesses. Drogheda is well suited as a pilot location to European standards for infrastructure delivery around the Northern Cross Route. Completion of this route will unlock housing beyond the 7,500 homes envisaged and enable employment growth, allowing people to live and work locally.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme 2 returns CommunityAgriculture

  • Priorities for young people living in County Offaly
  • Agricultural Conference political party - panel discussion
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Institutional Property 4 returns HousingFinance

  • IIP engagement with Ministers, advisers and officials with regard to housing policy and increased delivery
  • Exchange of views with Dublin City Council (DCC) Housing Dept
  • Review of Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) regime
  • Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) and Enhanced Corporation Tax deduction application to Forward Fund Transactions
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Cootehill Chamber of Commerce Employment

  • Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Employment-related issues raised included statutory sick pay policy, rising labour costs for SMEs, minimum wage pressures on rural businesses, labour shortages, and workforce availability challenges linked to housing and transport constraints.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • GNI (Ciara Russell, Head of Legal and Emer Walsh, CLO ) engaged with Liz Pope, Tailte Eireann at a meeting on 17 November. Emer Walsh and Ronan Galwey emailed Fintan Towey, Assistant Secretary in the Department of Housing on the 19th December.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Glenveagh Properties Plc 4 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • Discussion on variation to Fingal Development Plan
  • Engagement on the Section 28 directive as issued by the Minister of Housing to local authorities
  • Planning environment as it relates to housing
  • Engagement on social housing standards
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Castlethorn Housing

  • Housing Supply
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Permanent TSB Plc Housing

  • Housing Finance in Ireland
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Cormac McKay Housing

  • Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  ESB Housing

  • Engagement setting out a series of proposals that would support ESB Networks infrastructure delivery and enable timely grid capacity needed. These measures include planning exemptions for minor electricity infrastructure upgrades, uprates and replacements, a more efficient and consistent approach to small scale energy projects at local authority level and examining targeted amendments to the Planning and Development Regulations.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Friends of the Earth Budgetary matters

  • Budget 2026
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Midlands Simon Community Housing

  • Met with and emailed TDs to seek assistance with public funding towards the refurbishment existing housing for providing services to the homeless
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes Limited Local Government

  • Meeting with Kildare County Council to introduce Ciaran Fitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Research launch invite sent to relevant politicians who cover either housing or migration in their brief
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy 2 returns HealthHousing

  • Meeting with Minister of State for Older People and Housing, regarding ongoing engagement with Safeguarding Ireland and key issues for Sage Advocacy
  • Local Authority Housing Allocation
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • A/V Room briefing and related emails on homelessness of international protection applicants
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Q4PR 4 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • Discussion on housing policy and on plans to deliver homes in West Dublin land adjacent to D15PN04 and K78Y7N1
  • Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act and its implementation at local authority level
  • Discussion on delivery of housing
  • Discussion on delivery of housing
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec 5 returns Local GovernmentEconomic Development and IndustryHousing

  • Economic priorities for Dublin City
  • Ibec Galway office launch
  • New Housing Plan 2025-2030
  • European Housing Strategy
  • Communicate the impact of the housing shortage for businesses in the Experience Economy and highlight potential impact of proposed regulation for the sector.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  SSLF Progress Ireland 4 returns Housing

  • General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
  • General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
  • General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
  • General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Clúid Housing 6 returns Housing

  • Highlight priority issues to Housing representatives
  • Highlight priority issues to Housing representatives
  • Allocation of Govt. budget to AHB/social housing measures
  • Allocation of Govt. budget to AHB/social housing measures
  • Allocation of Govt. budget to AHB/social housing measures
  • Ensure / increase allocation of public funds for communal spaces in housing schemes
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 4 returns HousingLocal Government

  • Update on Clare County Council's plans to enable the delivery of new housing stock in Shannon
  • Update on plans for the former Shannon Shamrock Hotel site in Bunratty
  • Update on plans for the former Shannon Shamrock Hotel site in Bunratty
  • Update on Clare County Council's plans to enable the delivery of new housing stock in Shannon
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  O'Flynn Group 2 returns Development and Zoning

  • Discussion on Section 28 of the planning and development and how it will be implemented by LA.
  • Against the backdrop of updated population projections in the revised National Planning Framework (NPF), we engaged with public officials to discuss the rezoning of land in Luttrelstown to accommodate new housing targets and a public park.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Law & Mediation Housing

  • Calling for child-centred protections to be embedded in housing legislation, specifically the 1988 Act and for a a robust, open and meaningful public consultation in its review of the 1988 Act.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Archdiocese of Dublin Development and Zoning

  • Had conversations with Mary T Daly, Director of Operations at Fingal County Council to ask the Council to take over ownership and responsibility for a laneway which connects Glasmore Housing Estate with St. Cronan's church and school grounds, Brackenstown Swords. Fingal Co. Council have agreed in principle to do this and to cover the legal expenses involved.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Red Cross Housing

  • Email to request to ask PQs in relation to analysis carried out by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) on behalf of the Minister for Housing
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing

  • Presentation to a variety of Department of Housing officials on the latest SCSI 'Real Cost of New Apartment Delivery' report.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Depaul 2 returns Housing

  • Wednesday, 12th of November. David Carroll attended a Department of Housing and NGO Representatives Meeting on Homelessness. Held in the Minister's Conference Room in Custom House.
  • Wednesday, 29th of October 2025. David Carroll met with Minister James Brown in Leinster House. Tanya Stack, Senior Services Manager in Depaul was also present.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd 3 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • To Engage with policy makers regarding the proposed zoning of serviced lands at Our Ladys Grove, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14
  • Engage with Local Cllrs for lands at Charleville Road, Tullamore, Offaly to be zoned residential - R35 TY01
  • To engage with Public Reps to highlight refurbished units at Tramway Court for use as housing - D24 Y880
• 2026-01-21
  VOTE
  Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022 · the motion · motion failed 66–81

  Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Local GovernmentHousing

  • Member Event with Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council
  • Dublin Chamber Press Release on Delays to the Dublin Drainage Project
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Meeting with Peter Chap Cleere to discuss the needs of the Carlow business community
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul 2 returns HousingFood

  • Made representations to get a young person accepted on housing list
  • Roundtable of interested partners looking to readicate food poverty locally.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns HousingMarineAgriculture

  • EU Housing Summit
  • United States Export Ban on Irish Farmed Salmon
  • Our Rural Future
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers 2 returns FinanceHousing

  • IPAV 2026 Pre-Budget Submission
  • Hosted informal Cross-Party Oireachtas Committee with a focus on facilitating the delivery of new housing and related critical infrastructure, and new measures to incentivise bringing vacant homes back on the market.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  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
  LOBBY
  Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality

  • Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Bank of Ireland Group plc Housing

  • To outline on how Bank of Ireland Group supports home building across Ireland through a mix of debt and equity finance, and the value of the public and private sector collaborating effectively to support more housing delivery.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Environment

  • Meeting between Designated Areas Monitoring Committee and the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with special responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Mr. Christopher O'Sullivan..
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Latent Defect Insurance
  • Housing finance in Ireland
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Uisce Éireann 2 returns Housing

  • Correspondence with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to potential changes to government policy and legislation to streamline the process in relation to delivering more water/waste water treatment plants.
  • Correspondence with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to low value discharges and developer provided infrastructure
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Dunmoy Properties Limited Development and Zoning

  • The Land Use Zoning Process in Ireland; Judicial Review Process; and Specific development sites in Wicklow
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Housing

  • Correspondence regarding recent media coverage, and invitation to meet
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  RIAI Housing

  • The New Housing 3 publication showcases 100 public and private housing projects across a wide range of scales, locations, and typologies, supported by expert essays. The Department’s backing for this work is greatly valued. This publication represents a significant resource for all stakeholders involved in housing delivery in Ireland, strengthening evidence-based decision-making and supporting the advancement of high-quality, sustainable housing nationwide.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing

  • Outlining the Housing Alliance's priorities for the National Housing Plan
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  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
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing

  • Hosted informal Oireachtas cross-party commitee with a focus on facilitating the delivery of new housing and related critical infrastructure, and new measures to incentivise bringing vacant homes back on the market.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  McGarrell Reilly Management Development and Zoning

  • Seeking to have our lands considered as part of the review of the FCC Development Plan and Core Strategy in response to the new Section 28 Guidelines
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Environmental Pillar Environment

  • Budget 2026
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Threshold Housing

  • Rights of licensees
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality

  • Traveller Housing and accommodation, Youth, Employment and Enterprise,Policy Programme implementations, Anti racism education
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Doras Luimní Justice and Equality

  • Joint Letter raising Urgent Concerns Regarding Persons with Disabilities Living in the Irish International Protection System (Direct Provision)
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  mc peake auctioneers Local Government

  • Discussion with Councillor Guerin Fingal County Council in relation to suitability of lands for housing at Holywell Swords County Dublin by way of phone call and email. As a response to government housing policy.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Sophia Housing Association CLG 3 returns Housing

  • On November 12th, 2025 an invitation was sent to the Minister for State with responsibility for Older Persons and Housing, to attend Sophia's residence at 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8.
  • On September 19th, 2025, Tony O'Riordan contacted the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and invited the Minister to attend and officiate official openings of Sophia projects and developments in Cill Bhríde (Tullamore, Co. Offaly), Moate, Kilfinane (Co. Limerick), and Athlone. The proposed dates for the openings ranged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026. These projects were wholly or partly funded by the Department.
  • In November 2025, Sophia contacted the Lord Mayor of Dublin to attend and speak at the Launch of three year Research Findings by Sophia and its European Partners which explored the wider adaptation of an adapted Housing First model across the EU. The event was attended by a Deputy of the Lord Mayor.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Guaranteed Irish Housing

  • Provision and implementation of Housing quickly and required infrastructure to support growing enterprise.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Galway Simon Community Housing

  • Email to Minister Naughton with regard to a CAS Application we submitted to the Dept of Housing in June 2025. Despite several attempts to get an update from the Dept we had received no answer to the application. We were asking Minister Naughton if she could get an update for us.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish League of Credit Unions 2 returns HousingBanking and Financial Institutions

  • To attend a housing seminar and raise awareness of credit union's impact and opportunities in mortgages
  • To discuss credit union issues, namely social housing investment by the credit union sector, programme for government commitments on sectoral strategy, roundtable on issues for Cork Credit unions, attend and launch greenify product by Collaborative finance
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Fold Ireland Housing

  • Attended an Oireachtas Committee meeting on 1st October 2025
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • Oireachtas AV Room Briefing on housing and homelessness issues around family reunification in Ireland
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Dublin Simon Community Housing

  • Invitation to attend social housing official opening at apartment complex. Department and Local Authority funded.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber 38 returns HousingBudgetary mattersCommunityEconomic Development and IndustryDevelopment and Zoning

  • Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
  • Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
  • Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
  • Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
  • Meeting with Lord Mayor regarding key priorities for City Centre Development
  • Meeting with Lord Mayor regarding key priorities for City Centre Development
  • A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Minister James Lawless
  • A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Minister James Lawless
  • Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
  • A letter to NTA CEO Anne Shaw from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy.
  • A letter to NTA CEO Anne Shaw from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy.
  • Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
  • Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
  • Stakeholder Dinner in partnership with ESB
  • Stakeholder Dinner in partnership with ESB
  • Statement on Budget 2026 Announcement
  • Statement on Budget 2026 Announcement
  • Statement on Budget 2026 Announcement
  • Statement on Budget 2026 Announcement
  • Cork Development Forum meeting to discuss government re-zoning policies
  • Cork Development Forum meeting to discuss government re-zoning policies
  • Publication of new housing plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities'
  • Publication of new housing plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities'
  • Publication of new housing plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities'
  • Publication of new housing plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities'
  • Publication of new housing plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities'
  • Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
  • Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
  • Publication of new housing plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities'
  • Cork Chamber meeting with Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary
  • Cork Chamber meeting with Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary
  • Recommendations of Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce
  • Recommendations of Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce
  • Recommendations of Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce
  • Recommendations of Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce
  • A meeting between Cork Chamber and officials from Cork City Council
  • A meeting between the Cork Development Forum and senior officials from ESB Networks
  • Meeting of the Cork Development Forum
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Construction Industry Federation (CIF) 2 returns Housing

  • Meeting with Housing Activation Office
  • Meeting with Secretary General, Dept of Housing
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Galway Traveller Movement Housing

  • To advocate for funding to continue for Galway Traveller Movements Genio SÁSTA Pilot Programme which was established in response to the need for targeted model of healthcare services for Traveller women and children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  StartBright Early Learning Centres Company CLG Housing

  • Support Parent on housing list with waitlist information with council
• 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.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Community Law & Mediation 2 returns Housing

  • Discussion around ongoing reform of the Housing (Mis. Provisions) Act 2009 and the Housing Act 1988.
  • Calling for child-centred protections to be embedded in housing legislation, specifically the 1988 Act and for a a robust, open and meaningful public consultation in its review of the 1988 Act.
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Housing

  • Lobby Day with Chambers Ireland
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  IRISH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REIT plc Housing

  • Discussion on Delivery of Housing
• 2026-01-18
  LOBBY
  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.
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 31 returns HousingDevelopment and ZoningFinanceTransportEU AffairsEnergy and Natural ResourcesEconomic Development and IndustryPublic Expenditure and Reform

  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the introduction of a transparent plan with clear priorities for implementing the recommendations of the Housing Commission Report.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including expanding and streamlining financial supports for brownfield site development. In addition, the Derelict Sites Act 1990 should be strengthened to incentivise infill and brownfield construction.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including strengthening the Derelict Sites Act 1990 to incentivise infill and brownfield construction.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including increasing the supply of affordable homes for purchase or rent in line with social housing targets.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including prioritising direct procurement of new housing to ensure that Local Authorities (LAs), Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and the Land Development Agency (LDA) contribute to additional housing supply rather than displacing private market availability.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the establishment of a procurement framework for off-site manufactured housing projects. The framework should include multi-annual funding commitments and set annual fixed targets to ensure a steady demand for modular housing.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the establishment of a procurement framework for off-site manufactured housing projects. The framework should include multi-annual funding commitments and set annual fixed targets to ensure a steady demand for modular housing.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including for movable modular housing to be considered as a "meanwhile-use" option for landbanks that are unlikely to be developed in the short term.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including a review of both the targets for social housing outlined in Housing for All and the means for delivering them.
  • NTA Statement of Strategy 2026–2030 — strengthen alignment of land-use planning with transport investment to support compact growth and sustainable development.
  • NTA Statement of Strategy 2026–2030 — strengthen alignment of land-use planning with transport investment to support compact growth and sustainable development.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan and Construction Services Act
  • European Affordable Housing Plan and Construction Services Act
  • European Affordable Housing Plan and Construction Services Act
  • European Affordable Housing Plan and Construction Services Act
  • European Affordable Housing Plan and Construction Services Act
  • European Affordable Housing Plan and Construction Services Act
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — streamline the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and related regulations to reduce red tape and simplify compliance.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — accelerate implementation of the Capital Markets Union, Savings & Investment Union, and Banking Union to mobilise capital for housing and infrastructure.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — tailor the building-sector energy transition to local housing stock, infrastructure, climate, and income levels.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — tailor the building-sector energy transition to local housing stock, infrastructure, climate, and income levels.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — ensure policy supports multiple building materials and technologies, including timber, concrete, hybrid structures, and diverse energy systems.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — permit a broad suite of heating decarbonisation options, including district heating, heat pumps, and renewable gases.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — permit a broad suite of heating decarbonisation options, including district heating, heat pumps, and renewable gases.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — simplify public procurement rules and moderate non-price criteria (e.g., circularity, EU-preference rules) to maintain SME access and avoid cost inflation.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — update State Aid rules to allow flexible, targeted, time-limited support for housing delivery while protecting competition.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — ensure housing policy incorporates EV charging, active-travel links, and smart public-transport connectivity in urban and suburban areas.
  • European Affordable Housing Plan — establish cross-government delivery milestones for simplification, permitting, investment, energy, procurement, and transport reforms.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including introducing provisions for critical infrastructure projects to be prioritised in decision-making processes by all consenting authorities to help achieve national objectives, including housing targets.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including increasing the Housing for All target from 33,000 units per year to at least 60,000 units per year.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including setting regional targets for housing in all regions of the State to ensure balanced regional growth.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Planning Institute Development and Zoning

  • Engagement with officials in the Planning Division, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union Budgetary matters

  • Advocating Fórsa policy on the budget and encouraging 1. To address the impact of the removal of universal cost-of-living measures through social dialogue and wage increases 2. broaden tax base to deliver high quality public services & address the resources problems which exist in housing, health, education, childcare and in achieving a greener economy.; 3. Introduce tax relief on trade union subs 4. Increase minimum wage by 5%
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Budgetary mattersEconomic Development and Industry

  • Chamber Ireland pre-Budget lobbying event. Meeting with Elected Representatives in Dublin
  • Quarterly meeting with Council officials from the Letterkenny/Milford MD
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Simon Communities of Ireland 6 returns Housing

  • Photocall with Minister of Housing for Simon Week
  • Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House
  • Meeting with Eoin Ó Brion
  • Email sent to TDs ahead of Dáil statements on housing plan
  • IHPG presentation to Joint Committee on Housing
  • IHPG meeting on the EU Affordable Housing Plan
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Cork Simon Community 7 returns Housing

  • An update on progress to-date on Cork Simon's new strategic plan to tackle housing and homelessness in Cork within the city's overall housing strategy and the government's policies on housing provision.
  • Submitted Cork Simon Home Truths research report: The Home-Stretch - The Risk of Poverty After Rent
  • Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
  • Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
  • Visit to homeless services and broad discussion around current challenges in addressing housing and homelessness in the Southwest, and policy measures that would assist in services being more effective.
  • Details of Cork Simon's new strategy to address housing and homelessness in the Southwest over the three years, aspects of which will involve public funding.
  • Details of Cork Simon's new strategy to address housing and homelessness in the Southwest over the three years, aspects of which will involve public funding.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Cavanagh Communications Health

  • 3/12/2025: Sage Advocacy news release: 'Public wants housing plans to include supports for older people to live in their own homes' circulated to all TDs and Senators.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources

  • Written Submission and Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee Economic Development and Industry

  • Essential Infrastructure like: Housing, Water, Transport (Ring Road, N24 & N25), Planning; Reduce Business costs in Taxation, Legislation, VAT & Financing; Building Sustainable Resilience in Skills, Recruitment, Childcare, Climate Action & Defence; Support Thriving Towns & Cities in Kilkenny by focusing on Policing, High Streets, Quality of Life, Parents of children with a disability, Living Cities and Town Centre First initiative. Promote engagement with Chambers SME WellBusiness Charter.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Cork Business Association Housing

  • Presentation of document to highlight ways of improving the supply of housing
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Fold Ireland 2 returns Housing

  • Invited public officials (Government Ministers, Dublin West Constituency TDs and Local Area Representatives) to the official launch of a new housing scheme in Hansfield, Dublin 15, in November 2025. Minister James Browne, TD, officially opened the development. Link to the press release: https://www.foldhousing.ie/minister-for-housing-james-browne-td-opens-133-new-social-homes-in-dublin-15/
  • Fold Housing hosted a 'Chair's Reception and Dinner' on 2nd September 2025.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Saint John of God Community Services Limited Finance

  • Trying to increase funding for housing and to resolve reduced respite and trying to lobby for adequate funding
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  Irish Congress of Trade Unions Housing

  • Raise the Roof Rallies
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  Threshold 2 returns Housing

  • European and national housing policy
  • Housing and rented housing legislation and public policy
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality

  • Barriers for victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence who are on the social housing list
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Prosper Fingal CLG Health

  • Letter sent to TD's and Councillor's on the 22/12/2025 from the CEO Pat Reen, inviting them to a briefing session regarding planned housing developments and to update them on the work of Prosper Group
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  National Women's Council of Ireland 6 returns HousingJustice and Equality

  • Invitation to speakers for NWC's Housing and VAW Conference.
  • Invitation to speak/provide a video for the Housing and VAW Conference.
  • VAW report on the intersection between housing and DSGBV.
  • VAW report on the intersection between housing and DSGBV.
  • To share the All Island VAW report recommendations on housing and legal remedies
  • Awareness and invitation to the All Island VAW report recommendations on housing and legal remedies.
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Focus Ireland Housing

  • Roundtable events re. the EU Housing Plan and Irish EU Presidency held at the the Institute of International and European Affairs
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  North Dublin Home Care Community

  • Launch of a dementia café
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Bere Island projects Group CLG Housing

  • Follow up with Cllr Danny Collins to discuss the status of the proposed housing development on Bere Island and to request a meeting with Cork County Council
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality

  • Request to meet and raising concerns about homeless protection applicants
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Temporis Ireland Development and Zoning

  • Invitation to the launch of Enterprise Irelabd Build to Innovate Programme at the Longview Estates Ltd / CField Development, Cork
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Crosscare Housing

  • On the 30th October 2025 Ciara Mc Grath and Conor Hickey of Crosscare (along with DePaul Ireland reps.) met with James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This was in relation to the long-term accommodation needs of families and individuals in IPAS accommodation who have permission to remain in Ireland and their link to homelessness. The meeting was granted following a letter written to the Minister (24th July) requesting a meeting to discuss the above matter.
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  PBSA Council of Ireland 2 returns Housing

  • Letter (by email 14th October 2025) to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage introducing PBSA Council of Ireland
  • Letter (email 7th January 2026) to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding strategy for future provision of purpose built student accommodation (PBSA)
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Pontis Advisory Limited Housing

  • General Discussion on Housing Policy
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Focus Ireland 9 returns Housing

  • Discussion of upcoming Housing and Homelessness Strategy
  • Discussion of upcoming Housing and Homelessness Strategy
  • To discuss key priorities between Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) and Focus Ireland, including discussion of new Focus Ireland strategy
  • Discussion of the importance of homelessness being centred in the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan
  • Department of Housing and NGO Representatives Meeting on Homelessness
  • Meeting of National Homeless Action Committee Q4 2025
  • Discussion of Focus Ireland Strategy and wider homeless policy
  • To discuss the 40 year history of Focus Ireland and showcase stories from people with lived experience of homelessness at a special photography event in Limerick
  • Meeting of the National Homeless Action Committee. Included update from Minister for Housing on plans for a Homelessness Prevention Framework, governance structure, and subgroup formation
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Breaking Through Company Limited by Guarantee 2 returns Children and Youth AffairsHousing

  • The Irish Aftercare Network (IAN) advocates for systemic reform to ensure young people transitioning from care receive comprehensive, needs-based supports. Current gaps leave care leavers vulnerable to homelessness, unemployment, and social exclusion. IAN recommends a trauma-informed aftercare model, legislative changes, dedicated funding, housing priority, and structural reforms to Tusla and NGO services.
  • We submitted recommendations addressing housing insecurity among care leavers and its impact on mental health, education, and independen
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  COPE Galway CLG 2 returns FinanceHousing

  • Budget 2026, calling for targeted, adequately resourced, and structurally transformative policies to address pressing social challenges including in the areas of housing, homelessness including youth homelessness, women and children subjected to domestic abuse, older people, poverty eradication, and supports to the Community and Voluntary Sector.
  • Housing and homelessness with a view to inclusion of the voice of those using homeless services in respect of the EU's Affordable Housing Plan and the up-coming EU's Anti-Poverty Strategy. Shortage of affordable rental accommodation, Short-term lets issue, High number of Traveller families with children in homelessness, children in homelessness, increase in rough sleeping and domestic violence as a cause of homelessness
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  Irish Green Building Council 2 returns Housing

  • On behalf of members to inform on the importance of prioritising adaptive reuse as part of the next housing plan.
  • On behalf of members to inform on the work of Vacant to Vibrant Building Alliance.
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  iCare Housing CLG 2 returns Housing

  • Return of social housing properties when a tenant has been convicted of a crime and imprisoned
  • Budget 2026 VAT on apartments.
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Optum Services (Ireland) Limited Trade

  • Advocacy on policy items relative to our business that need attenton such as infrastructure, housing, cost of energy, regulation and Ireland's role as EU Commission President in H2 2026
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  O Cualann Cohousing Alliance CLG Development and Zoning

  • Meetings with council officials concerning affordable housing developments.
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Hardware Association Ireland Housing

  • Infrastructure impacting housing
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Boliden Tara Mines Local Government

  • Navan Rail Line options for new rail line to handle freight
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Irish Thoracic Society Health

  • Respiratory Health Event held in Buswells Hotel, Dublin on 25.09.25 to advocate for additional investment in TB service delivery for patients
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Construction Industry Federation (CIF) 5 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • Meeting to discuss County Development Plan, NPF & Zoning, Infrastructure, Housing, Major construction schemes, importance of FDI
  • Housing supply sentiment, NPF Implementation, Feedback on Government & Departmental initiatives and schemes, The provision of Enabling Infrastructure
  • To answer members queries on Housing and Planning supply
  • To attend inaugural meeting of the Housing Activation Office and be briefed on it’s upcoming activities
  • Meeting to discuss , NDP & NPF, City Development Plan, Housing Delivery, Taking In Charge, Cost Rental, Infrastructure, Events Centre.
• 2025-12-31
  LOBBY
  MMC Sector Ireland CLG Housing

  • MMC and how it can benefit housing delivery
• 2025-12-31
  LOBBY
  Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel Housing

  • Lobbied on behalf of homeless / struggling veterans of the Defence Forces regarding services
• 2025-12-18
  LOBBY
  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Housing

  • Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
• 2025-12-17
  LOBBY
  Sue Ryder Foundation Housing

  • Arranging meetings, emails sent, face to face meetings
• 2025-12-16
  LOBBY
  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • Wrote to Oireachtas Committee Members Regarding 1988 Act prior to appearing before Committee
• 2025-12-15
  LOBBY
  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing

  • Meeting with Department of Housing
• 2025-12-12
  LOBBY
  Habitat for Humanity Ireland EU Affairs

  • Proposed Amendments to the Draft Report on the housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · the motion · motion passed 72–64

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 64–72

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · the motion · motion passed 72–63

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–74

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–74

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 64–73

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Instruction to Committee · the motion · motion passed 75–59

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Instruction to Committee
• 2025-12-09
  LOBBY
  Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee Economic Development and Industry

  • Housing, Water, Transport; N24 and N25 projects; Kilkenny Ring Road completion; Measures to address the Cost of doing Business in Kilkenny including Commercial Rates; Support new Gift Card & support local businesses; Supports for retail & town centre
• 2025-12-03
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025 · the motion · motion passed 73–64

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed)
• 2025-11-21
  LOBBY
  Bassline Strategy Ltd Housing

  • Event in the European Parliament entitled “Building an EU strategy to eliminate homelessness”
• 2025-11-17
  LOBBY
  Roy Sheridan Development and Zoning

  • Looking to get Townland code K10602006 zoned for residential housing development.
• 2025-11-04
  LOBBY
  Limerick Chamber Housing

  • Presentation to the Full Council of Limerick City and County Council
• 2025-10-28
  LOBBY
  Age Action Housing

  • Submissions on a new National Housing Plan and on meeting the housing needs of older people
• 2025-10-20
  LOBBY
  Irish SME Association Economic Development and Industry

  • Pre-budget submission 2026
• 2025-10-15
  VOTE
  Reform of the Defective Concrete Redress Scheme · the motion · motion passed 79–64

  Reform of the Defective Concrete Redress Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-10-15
  VOTE
  Reform of the Defective Concrete Redress Scheme · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 78–63

  Reform of the Defective Concrete Redress Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-10-07
  LOBBY
  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
• 2025-10-02
  LOBBY
  County Kildare Chamber 5 returns Economic Development and IndustryTransport

  • Chambers Budget 2026 Advocacy Day
  • Chamber Dail Dinner 2025
  • Meeting with Secretary General of Dept of Transport
  • Policy Advisory Council Meeting Q3 2025
  • Chamber Presidents Lunch Speech
• 2025-10-02
  LOBBY
  Kimpton Vale Ltd 2 returns Development and Zoning

  • Discussion on Section 28 Rezoning Variation
  • Rezoning of Lands in Fingal & Wicklow County Council Administrive Areas
• 2025-09-29
  LOBBY
  Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Housing

  • Unlocking Housing Supply in Growth Areas
  • Unlocking Housing Supply in Growth Areas
• 2025-09-24
  LOBBY
  Castlethorn Housing

  • Housing Supply
• 2025-09-23
  LOBBY
  Habitat for Humanity Ireland Housing

  • Launch of Habitat ReStore Glasnevin - invite to launch (follow-up)
• 2025-09-22
  LOBBY
  Sage Advocacy Housing

  • Relating to systemic advocacy in the area of housing for survivors of industrial and reformatory schools
• 2025-09-22
  LOBBY
  Fingal Chamber of Commerce 2 returns HousingEconomic Development and Industry

  • Meeting to understand the delivery of housing within Fingal and the planning blockages which may be obstructing progress.
  • Update from FCC CEO on a number of ongoing issues concerning housing delivery, pace of planning in Fingal.
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  ALONE Housing

  • Housing needs of older people in South Dublin
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Housing

  • PQ on Capital Assistance Scheme
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul 2 returns HousingSocial Protection

  • Solutions for homeless people in the templemore area.
  • Help for constituents around housing and social welfare payments
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 5 returns EnvironmentHousingDevelopment and ZoningEducation and Training

  • Water and wastewater infrastructure projects identified in the National Development Plan
  • Housing delivery targets and enabling infrastructure under the National Development Plan.
  • Planning processes and local development plan approvals in the context of the National Development Plan.
  • Rightsizing initiatives for older adults.
  • Investment in upskilling and apprenticeships to support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  SSLF Progress Ireland Housing

  • General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Institutional Property 8 returns FinanceHousing

  • Brief Minister on role of Housing Alliance/IIP members partnership model in delivery of new homes
  • Update on IIP sources of development capital funding model
  • Response to consultation on development of National Housing Plan
  • Request to Taoiseach for meeting with IIP
  • Discussion on housing policy commitments outlined in programme for governmemnt
  • General exchange of views on progress of housing delivery
  • Pre budget submission on IIP policy priorities
  • Engagement with Dept of Housing regarding implementation of revised RPZ regime
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Limerick Chamber Local Government

  • Limerick Chamber Quarterly Meeting with Limerick City & County Council
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  ALONE Housing

  • Invitation to discuss housing solutions for older people with ALONE
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 12 returns Development and ZoningHousingFinance

  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including introducing provisions for critical infrastructure projects to be prioritised in decision-making processes by all consenting authorities to help achieve national objectives, including housing targets.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including increasing the Housing for All target from 33,000 units per year to at least 60,000 units per year.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including setting regional targets for housing in all regions of the State to ensure balanced regional growth.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the introduction of a transparent plan with clear priorities for implementing the recommendations of the Housing Commission Report.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including expanding and streamlining financial supports for brownfield site development. In addition, the Derelict Sites Act 1990 should be strengthened to incentivise infill and brownfield construction.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including strengthening the Derelict Sites Act 1990 to incentivise infill and brownfield construction.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including increasing the supply of affordable homes for purchase or rent in line with social housing targets.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including prioritising direct procurement of new housing to ensure that Local Authorities (LAs), Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and the Land Development Agency (LDA) contribute to additional housing supply rather than displacing private market availability.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the establishment of a procurement framework for off-site manufactured housing projects. The framework should include multi-annual funding commitments and set annual fixed targets to ensure a steady demand for modular housing.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the establishment of a procurement framework for off-site manufactured housing projects. The framework should include multi-annual funding commitments and set annual fixed targets to ensure a steady demand for modular housing.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including for movable modular housing to be considered as a "meanwhile-use" option for landbanks that are unlikely to be developed in the short term.
  • To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including a review of both the targets for social housing outlined in Housing for All and the means for delivering them.
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 5 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesChildren and Youth AffairsHousing

  • Dublin Chamber submission on the proposed revision of the National Development Plan
  • Dublin Chamber submission on the proposed revision of the National Development Plan
  • Dublin Chamber submission on the proposed revision of the National Development Plan
  • Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
  • Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 3 returns Housing

  • Request to Government to tackle the obstacles to housing infrastructure development.
  • Request to Government to tackle the obstacles to housing infrastructure development.
  • Request to Government to tackle the obstacles to housing infrastructure development.
• 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
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns AgricultureTaxation

  • Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
  • Agri Taxation - Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Limelight Communications Housing

  • ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to live independently, came up against funding delays on the development of 26 units of housing for older people in Inchicore. This is Phase 2 of the development
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF) Sports and Recreation

  • The lobbying intent was to raise awareness of our submission to the Department of Sport of our ask to make a Special Allocation in Budget 2026. The ask was for €5m to fully renovate and restore a derelict building in Dun Laoghaire for use as a National Sailing Performance HQ. This new building will replace the shipping containers which are currently in use, but which have no toilet, shower or changing facilities.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Meeting on 27 May 2025 with Minister Troy, Department of Finance to discuss how our sector can accelerate the delivery of housing, infrastructure, and climate change mitigation over the coming decade. Minimal policy changes could enhance our sector’s capacity and as a result accelerate Ireland’s ability to deliver housing and infrastructure in a sustainable manner.
  • 7 May 2025 Minister Emer Higgins office. Stakeholder engagement meeting with Minister Emer Higgins to discussto discuss issues predominantly pertaining to procurement.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG 4 returns Housing

  • Emailto Gerry Kerr, disability rights activist, prior to meeting with Conor Sheehan
  • AV Room Briefing on housing and homelessness issues facing migrants in Ireland
  • Letter to Oireachtas Housing Committee
  • AV Room Briefing on Appeal Structure and Follow Up Communications
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Friends of the Earth 3 returns Housing

  • Invite to Photo Exhibition on Social Housing Conditions
  • Input into Housing Committee Work Programme
  • Motion on Various Councils on Local Authority Energy Efficiency Programme
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Engineers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Budget Submission 2026
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland Taxation

  • Meeting to discuss 2026 CCAB-I Pre Budget Submission.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Ibec 5 returns HousingEconomic Development and Industry

  • PII Conference
  • Communicate the impact of the housing shortage for businesses in the Experience Economy and outline policy supports required.
  • Policy supports required to address housing shortage and highlight its impact for the Experience Economy sector.
  • New Housing Plan 2025-2030
  • Housing Allocation and Funding Report
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  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
  LOBBY
  Arup Development and Zoning

  • technical support to discussions on the rezoning of land in Luttrellstown to accommodate new housing targets and a public park.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health

  • Correspondence to the Minister for Housing regarding the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the need for further engagement regarding the matter
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Uisce Éireann 8 returns HousingPublic Expenditure and Reform

  • Meeting to update on discussions related to capital investment for UE and plans for the delivery of water and wastewater capacity to support Government housing targets.
  • Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing.
  • Briefing for Sinn Fein representatives, including Housing Spokesperson Deputy Eoin Ó Broin and advisor Miriam Murphy, covering UE funding and expenditure, housing and growth projects, planning and consenting challenges and updates on major projects.
  • Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing.
  • Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing - with a specific focus on Dublin.
  • Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing.
  • Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing.
  • Workshop regarding streamlining wastewater discharge authorisation process for small wastewater treatment plants to support delivery of upgrades to enable housing.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes Limited Local Government

  • Meeting with Local Authorities to introduce Ciaran Fitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce 3 returns HousingBudgetary matters

  • President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
  • President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
  • Quarterly meeting with Council officials
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Womens Aid Housing

  • Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and his team.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers 4 returns FinanceHousing

  • IPAV 2026 Pre-Budget Submission
  • To discuss Rent Pressure Zones & Housing Policies.
  • Hosted Informal Cross-Party Oireachtas Committee with a focus on bringing over the shop spaces back into use for housing.
  • To secure a debate in the Housing Committee on initiatives to alleviate delays in the house purchasing process like through the introduction of the SLP.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Request for update from IDA and Minister Murnane O'Connor re plans for purpose built IDA building currently unoccupied in Carlow
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Uplift Housing

  • Uplift members were asked to phone Minister James Browne office to tell him to drop the proposal for habitual residency as a requirement for social housing. The request was also made on Uplift's social media platforms.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  DRES Developments Ltd Development and Zoning

  • Email on the matters of housing policy, incorporating the National Planning Framework
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Construction Industry Federation (CIF) 12 returns Economic Development and IndustryHousing

  • Housing, Planning and Infrastructure
  • CIF/IHBA Submission to the National Housing Plan – 2025-2030
  • To update Department on feedback on housing supply delays including zoning and servicing of land for housing delivery and ongoing viability challenges with an emphasis on apartment delivery
  • letter to Minister James Browne re : Support for the National Housing Plan 2025-2030 and the immediate establishment of the Housing Activation Office
  • Meeting with Newly Appointed Deputy Secretary General, DPER, Colin Menton in Dept Finance at 3pm
  • Meeting with DCC ( Richard Shakespeare, Anthony Flynn, Mick Mulhern, Emer Uí Fhátharta) Wood Quay at 2.30pm
  • Presentation to City and County Managers Association, Housing Subcommittee on Housing Supply Issues
  • Presentation to City and County Managers Association, Planning Subcommittee
  • Letter to Minister John Cummins TD
  • Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers at Department of Public Expenditure, Government Buildings, at 4.30pm
  • Meeting with Paul Lawless of Aontu at Leinster House at 12.30pm
  • Meeting with Minister James Browne TD at 12.00pm 16 July
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Social Protection

  • Wording of four potential parlimentary questions share with TD Erin McGreehan
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing

  • Outlining priority issues for funding social homes delivery by Approved Housing Bodies
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Cork Simon Community Housing

  • Invite to visit homeless services
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  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
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for Social Housing Budgetary matters

  • C&V Pillar Pre budget meeting
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Midlands Simon Community Housing

  • Met with and emailed TDs to seek assistance with public funding towards the refurbishment existing housing for providing services to the homeless
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Brendan Griffin Development and Zoning

  • Would the Department of Education examine if it would release lands that have been sterilized for over 20 years to allow for new housing to be provided for people.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing

  • Housing policy and how to accelerate delivery
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Children's Museum Ltd Education and Training

  • The National Children's Science Centre
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Túath Housing Association 5 returns Housing

  • Meeting with representatives to discuss the delivery of new homes at Coultry Park, Ballymun, Dublin 9
  • Scheme launch of Tuath Housing Association homes at Clonattin Village, Gorey, County Wexford
  • Presentations by Tuath Housing Association to a represetative from Westmeath County Council
  • Pre-Budget submission sent by Tuath Housing Association to the Minister for Housing
  • Minister attend launch event for new Tuath Housing Association Cost Rental homes
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Sandyford BID CLG Finance

  • Sent SBD's pre-budget submission to DPOs to seek their support for the association's objectives
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  EPIC Empowering People in Care Housing

  • Engagement with a Public Representative on the DCC Allocations Policy
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Wheel Community

  • The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  KPMG Taxation

  • KPMG made a pre-Budget 2026 submission to recommend taxation changes that would maintain Ireland’s competitiveness, incentivise and support domestic enterprise and the green transition and assist in the resolution of the housing crisis.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Dublin Simon Community 2 returns Budgetary mattersHealth

  • Pre Budget Submission to Ministers and selected TDs
  • Revised letter seeking support from Ministers to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  O'Flynn Group 3 returns Development and Zoning

  • Against the backdrop of updated population projections in the revised National Planning Framework (NPF), we engaged with public officials to discuss the rezoning of land in Luttrelstown to accommodate new housing targets and a public park.
  • Discussion on housing policy and proposed plans to deliver homes in West Dublin lands adjacent to D15PN04 and K78Y7N1
  • Against the backdrop of updated population projections in the revised National Planning Framework (NPF), we engaged with public officials to discuss the rezoning of land in Edmundsbury to accommodate new housing targets and a public park
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Housing

  • Launched Dublin Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2026
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd 3 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • Engage will Councillors regarding the Old Conna LAP in Dún Laoghaire Rathdow
  • Zoning of lands as Housing at Charleville Rd, Tullamore, Co. Offaly (R35 TY0) Nearest Eircode
  • To engage with Key Stakeholders on the provision of social housing for vulnerable groups
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Credit Union Approved Housing Body fund and social housing to follow up on Minister Troys remarks at ilcu agm in Belfast in April 2025
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 3 returns HousingEconomic Development and Industry

  • Dublin Chamber Meet the Minister Event with James Browne
  • Remarks at the National Economic Dialogue
  • Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q2 Business Outlook Survey to all T.D.s, Councillors, Senators and relevant Senior Civil Servants
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Q4PR 3 returns Development and ZoningHousing

  • Discussion on housing policy and on plans to deliver homes in West Dublin land adjacent to D15PN04 and K78Y7N1
  • Briefing on plans for new homes at Old Connaught, Dublin
  • Discussion on delivery of housing
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Banking & Payments Federation Ireland 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Defective Concrete Block Enhanced Grant Scheme
  • Housing finance in Ireland
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  National Women's Council of Ireland 5 returns Local GovernmentJustice and EqualityBudgetary mattersHousing

  • Gender Quotas Alliance
  • Violence against women and housing
  • Violence against women and housing
  • Violence against women and housing
  • Violence against women and housing
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland Taxation

  • Law Society submission to the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Housing, and the Department of Finance on Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Alice Public Relations Housing

  • Housing Alliance Campaign: focusing on the role Approved Housing Bodies are playing to help solve the housing crisis and their vision for the future
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs

  • Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment

  • SWAN staff met with Paul Murphy TD to discuss what areas of work SWAN is doing and what areas of concern we have and some recommendations.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) 8 returns Housing

  • Submitted PQ to ask the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing legislation to protect renters in digs accommodation, and if he will make a statement on the matter
  • Submitted PQ to ask Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing legislation to protect renters who are in a subletting arrangement and are not covered under the Tendencies Residence Act, and if he will make a statement on the matter
  • Submitted PQ to ask the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline what measures his Department is taking to protect renters who are subletting, and if he will make a statement on the matter
  • Met with Deputy to discuss ICOS' policy priorities, in particular housing
  • Met with Deputy to discuss ICOS' policy priorities, in particular housing
  • Emailed Deputy to request meeting to discuss housing issues facing international
  • Emailed Deputy to request meeting to discuss housing issues facing international
  • Submitted PQ to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to request explanation on how full-time students living in privately-rented accommodation on leases of less than 6 years will be protected from having to pay exorbitant rent increases from 1?March 2026
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Center for Independent Living Housing

  • Meeting with Minister James Browne TD
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  McCutcheon Halley 2 returns Development and Zoning

  • Against the backdrop of updated population projections in the revised National Planning Framework (NPF), we engaged with public officials to discuss the rezoning of land in Edmundsbury to accommodate new housing targets and a public park.
  • Against the backdrop of updated population projections in the revised National Planning Framework (NPF), we engaged with public officials to discuss the rezoning of land in Luttrellstown to accommodate new housing targets and a public park.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  IRISH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REIT plc Housing

  • Discussion on Delivery of Housing
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  RIAI Housing

  • Planning and Procurement. Architectural Technologists. Standards of Design. Employment of Architects.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  HINES REAL ESTATE IRELAND LIMITED Development and Zoning

  • Meeting with SDCC on the potential for residential development of lands adjoining Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Wheel Community

  • Policy staff from The Wheel were invited to address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development regarding our Pre-Budget Submission 2026.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Galway Traveller Movement Housing

  • Invitation to the CATU all Island Housing Demo and to draw attention to the the Traveller Homes Now Brief Report and the critiques of the Traveller Accommodaion Programmes 2025-2029 for Galway City and County Councils
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Development and Zoning

  • IFA Submission regarding the Review of Exempted Development
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Montague Communications Ltd Housing

  • Tackling high gearing levels experienced by Approved Housing Bodies delivering social housing and ensuring sufficient funding for cost-rental housing
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 4 returns Housing

  • Dublin Chamber Budget Lunch with the Department of Finance and Public Expenditure
  • Dublin Chamber Budget Lunch with the Department of Finance and Public Expenditure
  • Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
  • Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Clúid Housing 5 returns Housing

  • Tackling high gearing levels experienced by Approved Housing Bodies delivering social housing and ensuring sufficient funding for cost-rental housing
  • Meeting with Dublin City Council to discuss schemes and sites
  • Phone call to Mary Lou McDonald TD regarding housing scheme
  • Meeting with Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation
  • Meeting with Barry Andrews MEP
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  NCBI Housing

  • Home adaptations for people who are blind or vision impaired
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Wheel 2 returns 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.
  • The Wheel, alongside other representatives from the Community and Voluntary Pillar, met with Ministers Donohoe and Chambers ahead of Budget 2026.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Cork Business Association 2 returns Housing

  • Event held at The Imperial Hotel to introduce document produced regarding 'Removing the Barriers to Housing Supply'
  • Meeting with Seamus McGrath to discuss how to improve housing availability
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union Energy and Natural Resources

  • Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in conjunction with ICTU group of unions to discuss water issues and the holding of a referendum on the public ownership of water in Ireland.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce Local Government

  • Local Property Tax
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Transport

  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) objections to Planning
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources

  • Launch of EnergyCloud Pilot
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber 3 returns Housing

  • Cork Chamber Annual General Meeting
  • Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
  • Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery · the motion · motion passed 83–69

  Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–69

  Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness · the motion · motion passed 83–67

  Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–67

  Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Vacant Council Housing · the motion · motion passed 87–69

  Vacant Council Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Vacant Council Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–69

  Vacant Council Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Vacant Council Housing · a sub-amendment · motion failed 69–87

  Vacant Council Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-05-14
  VOTE
  Housing and Critical Infrastructure · the motion · motion passed 83–66

  Housing and Critical Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-05-14
  VOTE
  Housing and Critical Infrastructure · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–66

  Housing and Critical Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-04-02
  VOTE
  Housing Emergency Measures · the motion · motion passed 90–72

  Housing Emergency Measures: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-04-02
  VOTE
  Housing Emergency Measures · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 88–72

  Housing Emergency Measures: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-03-26
  VOTE
  Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme · the motion · motion passed 87–70

  Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-03-26
  VOTE
  Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–71

  Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-02-19
  VOTE
  Housing Crisis · the motion · motion passed 88–69

  Housing Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-02-19
  VOTE
  Housing Crisis · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 88–69

  Housing Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-02-12
  VOTE
  Housing Policy · the motion · motion passed 91–73

  Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2025-02-12
  VOTE
  Housing Policy · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 91–73

  Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · the motion · motion passed 71–59

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-10-23
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–59

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-05-22
  VOTE
  Housing Situation · the motion · motion passed 61–50

  Housing Situation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-05-22
  VOTE
  Housing Situation · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

  Housing Situation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-05-15
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · the motion · motion passed 66–47

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-05-15
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 66–47

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-05-15
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · a sub-amendment · motion failed 47–65

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Housing and Homeless Prevention · the motion · motion passed 70–59

  Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2024-01-24
  VOTE
  Housing and Homeless Prevention · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–58

  Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Housing · the motion · motion passed 67–53

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 67–53

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Eviction Ban Bill 2022 · the motion · motion failed 52–69

  Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-09-27
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 68–53

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-07-12
  VOTE
  Housing and Homelessness · the motion · motion passed 76–60

  Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-07-12
  VOTE
  Housing and Homelessness · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 76–60

  Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Planning and Rural Housing · the motion · motion passed 69–57

  Planning and Rural Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-05-10
  VOTE
  Planning and Rural Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 68–58

  Planning and Rural Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-04-26
  VOTE
  Department Underspend and Reduced Delivery of Affordable Housing · the motion · motion passed 68–56

  Department Underspend and Reduced Delivery of Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-04-26
  VOTE
  Department Underspend and Reduced Delivery of Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 68–55

  Department Underspend and Reduced Delivery of Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-03-22
  VOTE
  Eviction Ban · the motion · motion passed 83–68

  Eviction Ban: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-03-22
  VOTE
  Eviction Ban · the motion · motion passed 83–68

  Eviction Ban: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-03-22
  VOTE
  Eviction Ban · a sub-amendment · motion failed 72–78

  Eviction Ban: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-03-22
  VOTE
  Eviction Ban · a sub-amendment · motion passed 93–56

  Eviction Ban: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-02-22
  VOTE
  Housing and Evictions · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–56

  Housing and Evictions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-02-15
  VOTE
  Emergency Housing Measures · the motion · motion passed 75–57

  Emergency Housing Measures: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2023-02-15
  VOTE
  Emergency Housing Measures · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 75–57

  Emergency Housing Measures: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-12-13
  VOTE
  Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage · the motion · motion passed 86–63

  Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Declaration of a Housing Emergency · the motion · motion passed 72–61

  Declaration of a Housing Emergency: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Declaration of a Housing Emergency · Amendment again put: · motion passed 72–63

  Declaration of a Housing Emergency: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-10-26
  VOTE
  Social and Affordable Housing Supply · the motion · motion passed 79–55

  Social and Affordable Housing Supply: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-10-26
  VOTE
  Social and Affordable Housing Supply · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 80–54

  Social and Affordable Housing Supply: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-10-05
  VOTE
  Defective Concrete Products Levy · the motion · motion passed 72–59

  Defective Concrete Products Levy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-10-05
  VOTE
  Defective Concrete Products Levy · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 72–60

  Defective Concrete Products Levy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-07-06
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022 · the motion · motion passed 74–69

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2022-07-06
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022 · Amendment again put: · motion failed 69–74

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2022-07-06
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–73

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
• 2022-07-06
  VOTE
  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022 · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 72–67

  Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed)
• 2022-05-11
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · the motion · motion passed 79–57

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-05-11
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 78–57

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2022-04-27
  VOTE
  Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2021 · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 74–61

  Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages · the motion · motion passed 101–8

  Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 40–70

  Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages
• 2021-04-27
  VOTE
  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 5–8

  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)
• 2021-04-27
  VOTE
  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 5–8

  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)
• 2021-04-27
  VOTE
  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 5–8

  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)
• 2021-04-27
  VOTE
  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 5–8

  General Scheme of the Affordable Housing Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)
• 2021-03-11
  VOTE
  Housing Shared Equity Loan Scheme · the motion · motion passed 82–56

  Housing Shared Equity Loan Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2021-03-11
  VOTE
  Housing Shared Equity Loan Scheme · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–52

  Housing Shared Equity Loan Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2020-07-09
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · the motion · motion passed 82–61

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2020-07-09
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 80–60

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-12-03
  VOTE
  Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government · the motion · motion failed 53–56

  Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-11-19
  VOTE
  Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–3

  Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Committee Stage
• 2019-05-30
  VOTE
  Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018 · Amendment again put: · motion failed 32–65

  Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Building the Housing of the Future · the motion · motion failed 56–60

  Building the Housing of the Future: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Building the Housing of the Future · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–111

  Building the Housing of the Future: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Building the Housing of the Future · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 18–98

  Building the Housing of the Future: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Building the Housing of the Future · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 26–92

  Building the Housing of the Future: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2019-04-11
  VOTE
  Building the Housing of the Future · Amendment again put: · motion failed 45–74

  Building the Housing of the Future: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-11-29
  VOTE
  Social Housing Bill 2016 · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 76–44

  Social Housing Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-11-15
  VOTE
  Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2018 · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion failed 47–79

  Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-10-04
  VOTE
  Housing · the motion · motion passed 83–43

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-09-25
  VOTE
  Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government · the motion · motion failed 49–59

  Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government: Motion [Private Members]
• 2018-06-14
  VOTE
  Housing · the motion · motion failed 39–71

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-06-14
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 36–72

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-06-14
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 35–76

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-05-17
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · the motion · motion failed 39–79

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-05-17
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 36–75

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-05-17
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 38–73

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-03-08
  VOTE
  Provision of Cost-Rental Public Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–81

  Provision of Cost-Rental Public Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-02-01
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 38–93

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-02-01
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–82

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-02-01
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · the motion · motion failed 40–85

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-02-01
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 14–118

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2018-02-01
  VOTE
  Affordable Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–89

  Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Housing · the motion · motion failed 42–90

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 10–125

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 37–99

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 52–82

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-09-28
  VOTE
  Housing · the motion · motion passed 40–37

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-09-28
  VOTE
  Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 41–36

  Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-09-21
  VOTE
  Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2017 · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion failed 37–73

  Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-05-25
  VOTE
  Residential Tenancies (Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) (Amendment) Bill 2016 · the motion · motion passed 98–41

  Residential Tenancies (Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2017-05-25
  VOTE
  Residential Tenancies (Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) (Amendment) Bill 2016 · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 99–40

  Residential Tenancies (Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · the motion · motion passed 52–43

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · a sub-amendment · motion failed 43–52

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 43–52

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 52–43

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 34–59

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–49

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 39–50

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-16
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 51–40

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-15
  VOTE
  Social and Affordable Housing Bill 2016 · the motion · motion passed 57–49

  Social and Affordable Housing Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2016-12-15
  VOTE
  Social and Affordable Housing Bill 2016 · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 57–49

  Social and Affordable Housing Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2016-12-13
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–5

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-13
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–5

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-12-13
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 · the motion · motion passed 5–2

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage
• 2016-12-13
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 · an amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–4

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage
• 2016-12-08
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad] · whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 91–45

  Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed)
• 2016-07-21
  VOTE
  Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016 · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–42

  Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2016-01-27
  VOTE
  Social Housing · the motion · motion passed 63–27

  Social Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2016-01-27
  VOTE
  Social Housing · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 64–25

  Social Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2015-11-26
  VOTE
  Planning and Development (Urgent Social Housing Supply) Policy Directive 2015 · the motion · motion passed 51–33

  Planning and Development (Urgent Social Housing Supply) Policy Directive 2015: Motion
• 2015-11-18
  VOTE
  Housing and Homelessness · the motion · motion passed 67–41

  Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2015-11-18
  VOTE
  Housing and Homelessness · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 67–40

  Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2015-09-30
  VOTE
  Social Housing Policy · the motion · motion passed 68–40

  Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
• 2015-09-30
  VOTE
  Social Housing Policy · an amendment to the bill · motion passed 69–39

  Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]