232. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the means by which he will ensure that any party reform or planning policy does not simply favour large developers at the expense of local communities, quality standards and affordability, given that the Central Bank has publicly stated that planning rules, not financial constraints, are now the principal barrier to increasing housing supply; and if he will publish the full impact assessment before enacting those reforms. [53947/25]

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232. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the means by which he will ensure that any party reform or planning policy does not simply favour large developers at the expense of local communities, quality standards and affordability, given that the Central Bank has publicly stated that planning rules, not financial constraints, are now the principal barrier to increasing housing supply; and if he will publish the full impact assessment before enacting those reforms. [53947/25]

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1. 8 October 2025

   Planning Issues

   232. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the means by which he will ensure that any party reform or planning policy does not simply favour large developers at the expense of local communities, quality standards and affordability, given that the Central Bank has publicly stated that planning rules, not financial constraints, are now the principal barrier to increasing housing supply; and if he will publish the full impact assessment before enacting those reforms. [53947/25]

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