511. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to increasing local authorities powers to enforce minimum standards in private rented accommodation, including allowing local authorities to compulsory purchase order properties in an unliveable state, where the current owner has not taken steps to address issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/25]

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511. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to increasing local authorities powers to enforce minimum standards in private rented accommodation, including allowing local authorities to compulsory purchase order properties in an unliveable state, where the current owner has not taken steps to address issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/25]

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1. 17 June 2025

   Rental Sector

   511. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to increasing local authorities powers to enforce minimum standards in private rented accommodation, including allowing local authorities to compulsory purchase order properties in an unliveable state, where the current owner has not taken steps to address issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/25]

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