1598. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review current planning and housing design guidelines to ensure that the needs of families with disabilities are more comprehensively reflected in future housing developments; his views on the lack of accessible three- and four-bedroom family homes being delivered in new housing schemes, particularly homes incorporating a ground floor-accessible bedroom and bathroom; whether he will consider introducing a requirement that a proportion of family homes within new residential developments be constructed to an accessible standard suitable for families with disabled children or adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54917/26]

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1598. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review current planning and housing design guidelines to ensure that the needs of families with disabilities are more comprehensively reflected in future housing developments; his views on the lack of accessible three- and four-bedroom family homes being delivered in new housing schemes, particularly homes incorporating a ground floor-accessible bedroom and bathroom; whether he will consider introducing a requirement that a proportion of family homes within new residential developments be constructed to an accessible standard suitable for families with disabled children or adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54917/26]

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