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Question· writtenPQ 609asked

609. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the expected timeline for the enactment and implementation of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2026, following its publication on 6 October 2026; and the way in which the proposed measures will support the return of suitable properties to the long-term rental market, particularly in areas experiencing housing shortages. [75599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

609. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the expected timeline for the enactment and implementation of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2026, following its publication on 6 October 2026; and the way in which the proposed measures will support the return of suitable properties to the long-term rental market, particularly in areas experiencing housing shortages. [75599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 555asked

555. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department is currently working with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on a relocation plan for the nine households at a location (details supplied) whose homes are affected by defective concrete and flood risk; if so, the progress that has been made; and when the plan is expected to be finalised. [75399/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

555. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department is currently working with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on a relocation plan for the nine households at a location (details supplied) whose homes are affected by defective concrete and flood risk; if so, the progress that has been made; and when the plan is expected to be finalised. [75399/26]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has produced or commissioned any analysis of the net fiscal impact of non-EEA migration to Ireland, including taxation, social protection, healthcare, housing and education expenditure; if so, when it was completed and whether it will be published; and if no such analysis exists, the reason this assessment has not been undertaken by his Department. [77956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has produced or commissioned any analysis of the net fiscal impact of non-EEA migration to Ireland, including taxation, social protection, healthcare, housing and education expenditure; if so, when it was completed and whether it will be published; and if no such analysis exists, the reason this assessment has not been undertaken by his Department. [77956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Government has assessed the net fiscal impact of migration by immigration route or cohort taking account of tax and social insurance contributions, social protection, healthcare, housing, education, and other public expenditure; if so, the methodology and findings; and, if not, whether such an assessment is planned. [77944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

545. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Government has assessed the net fiscal impact of migration by immigration route or cohort taking account of tax and social insurance contributions, social protection, healthcare, housing, education, and other public expenditure; if so, the methodology and findings; and, if not, whether such an assessment is planned. [77944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures currently in place that will allow credit unions to finance the development of homes by approved housing bodies; and if restrictions are placed on any types of AHBs and moves to expand opportunities in this space. [76121/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

519. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures currently in place that will allow credit unions to finance the development of homes by approved housing bodies; and if restrictions are placed on any types of AHBs and moves to expand opportunities in this space. [76121/26]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to providing a statutory definition of a specialist retailer of nicotine inhaling products, distinguishing premises whose primary business is the sale of such products from general retailers, in view of the difficulty in defining a vape shop identified by the Minister of State with responsibility for public health; whether her Department has engaged with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on such a definition for planning purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75280/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

459. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to providing a statutory definition of a specialist retailer of nicotine inhaling products, distinguishing premises whose primary business is the sale of such products from general retailers, in view of the difficulty in defining a vape shop identified by the Minister of State with responsibility for public health; whether her Department has engaged with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on such a definition for planning purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75280/26]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the formal transfer of responsibility for the regulation of Owner Management Companies and the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 to the Department of Housing, Home Affairs and Migration will be fully completed; the specific reason for the prolonged timeline given that the necessary legislative amendments have already been enacted to avoid a Mulcreevy conflict of ministerial responsibility; and the status of the required Transfer of Functions Order. [74996/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

354. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the formal transfer of responsibility for the regulation of Owner Management Companies and the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 to the Department of Housing, Home Affairs and Migration will be fully completed; the specific reason for the prolonged timeline given that the necessary legislative amendments have already been enacted to avoid a Mulcreevy conflict of ministerial responsibility; and the status of the required Transfer of Functions Order. [74996/26]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a detailed progress report on the provision of the long overdue wastewater treatment facility in Beaufort Village in County Kerry; if the necessary funding been provided for delivering this scheme; and his views on whether the current situation is a major health and safety issue. [75183/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

325. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a detailed progress report on the provision of the long overdue wastewater treatment facility in Beaufort Village in County Kerry; if the necessary funding been provided for delivering this scheme; and his views on whether the current situation is a major health and safety issue. [75183/26]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the necessary funding to carryout major improvement works to the Kells group water scheme in County Kerry, and for the taking in charge of the scheme by Uisce Eireann; and his views on whether it is acceptable for a local group water scheme committee to be given the responsibility of providing consistent, safe drinking water to people's homes, farms and businesses. [75180/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

324. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the necessary funding to carryout major improvement works to the Kells group water scheme in County Kerry, and for the taking in charge of the scheme by Uisce Eireann; and his views on whether it is acceptable for a local group water scheme committee to be given the responsibility of providing consistent, safe drinking water to people's homes, farms and businesses. [75180/26]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the necessary funding to carry out major improvement works to all group water schemes in County Kerry in order to allow Uisce Eireann to take in charge these schemes as a matter of priority; and if he agrees that it is unacceptable for group water scheme committees to have the responsibility of providing consistent, safe drinking water to people's homes, farms, businesses and communities. [75182/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

323. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the necessary funding to carry out major improvement works to all group water schemes in County Kerry in order to allow Uisce Eireann to take in charge these schemes as a matter of priority; and if he agrees that it is unacceptable for group water scheme committees to have the responsibility of providing consistent, safe drinking water to people's homes, farms, businesses and communities. [75182/26]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the planned and allocated expenditure on infrastructure intended to facilitate housing delivery, for each local authority for each of the years 2026 to 2030, identifying the relevant funding programme or funding stream in each case, in tabular form. [75305/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

322. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the planned and allocated expenditure on infrastructure intended to facilitate housing delivery, for each local authority for each of the years 2026 to 2030, identifying the relevant funding programme or funding stream in each case, in tabular form. [75305/26]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the performance indicators and measurable targets used to monitor implementation of each local authority's housing delivery plan; to identify which local authorities publish performance against those indicators; and to provide links to the published performance information in each case, in tabular form. [75306/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

321. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the performance indicators and measurable targets used to monitor implementation of each local authority's housing delivery plan; to identify which local authorities publish performance against those indicators; and to provide links to the published performance information in each case, in tabular form. [75306/26]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the examination by officials in his Department of whether amendments to the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, are required to enable planning authorities to object to or refuse premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products; the date on which that examination commenced; the expected date of completion; whether the creation of a distinct use class for such premises, in order that a change of use to such a premises would require planning permission, is among the options under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75269/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

320. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the examination by officials in his Department of whether amendments to the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, are required to enable planning authorities to object to or refuse premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products; the date on which that examination commenced; the expected date of completion; whether the creation of a distinct use class for such premises, in order that a change of use to such a premises would require planning permission, is among the options under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75269/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether there is planning measures under consideration in respect of premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products that would allow planning authorities to have regard to the over concentration of such premises and their proximity to schools; whether any such measure would apply to premises already trading; whether his Department intends to include a statutory definition of such premises to prevent the rules being avoided by premises describing themselves as general convenience retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75270/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether there is planning measures under consideration in respect of premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products that would allow planning authorities to have regard to the over concentration of such premises and their proximity to schools; whether any such measure would apply to premises already trading; whether his Department intends to include a statutory definition of such premises to prevent the rules being avoided by premises describing themselves as general convenience retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75270/26]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2012) are to be reviewed, or a national planning statement prepared, to address the proliferation of premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products in cities, towns and villages; the timeline for any such review or statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75271/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

318. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2012) are to be reviewed, or a national planning statement prepared, to address the proliferation of premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products in cities, towns and villages; the timeline for any such review or statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75271/26]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of representations or motions received by his Department since 1 January 2025 from local authorities, including Cork City Council and Cork County Council, seeking changes to planning law in respect of premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products; the response issued in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75272/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

317. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of representations or motions received by his Department since 1 January 2025 from local authorities, including Cork City Council and Cork County Council, seeking changes to planning law in respect of premises for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products; the response issued in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75272/26]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered statutory conditions, on planning permissions or grid and gas connections for data centres, that prohibit their use for military or intelligence purposes by any foreign state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75208/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

316. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered statutory conditions, on planning permissions or grid and gas connections for data centres, that prohibit their use for military or intelligence purposes by any foreign state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75208/26]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether planning applicants for strategic-scale developments such as large data centres must disclose existing put and call options, or agreements for sale, under which the applicant company or the land will pass to another party once permission is granted; and whether he will consider making such disclosure mandatory. [75215/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

315. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether planning applicants for strategic-scale developments such as large data centres must disclose existing put and call options, or agreements for sale, under which the applicant company or the land will pass to another party once permission is granted; and whether he will consider making such disclosure mandatory. [75215/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether sectoral nominees to local authority Strategic Policy Committees must make declarations of interest under Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001; and whether those declarations must cover directorships of companies that hold or are pursuing an interest in land being zoned in a local area plan the committee considers. [75219/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

314. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether sectoral nominees to local authority Strategic Policy Committees must make declarations of interest under Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001; and whether those declarations must cover directorships of companies that hold or are pursuing an interest in land being zoned in a local area plan the committee considers. [75219/26]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the checks that exist to ensure a person who served on an SPC while a development plan or local area plan was being prepared did not take part in deliberations on zoning that benefited a company they direct; and the sanctions that apply where a declaration was not made. [75221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

313. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the checks that exist to ensure a person who served on an SPC while a development plan or local area plan was being prepared did not take part in deliberations on zoning that benefited a company they direct; and the sanctions that apply where a declaration was not made. [75221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the ethics framework for SPC sectoral members, given public concern about the data-centre zoning in the Naas Local Area Plan 2021–2027. [75222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

312. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the ethics framework for SPC sectoral members, given public concern about the data-centre zoning in the Naas Local Area Plan 2021–2027. [75222/26]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

311. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in the case of a member of the local government superannuation scheme who entered local authority service prior to 1 April 2004, who is entitled to professional added years under the local government superannuation scheme and who retires on certified permanent ill-health grounds after attaining the age of 60 years but before normal retirement age, such retirement is regarded as an ill-health retirement or as a standard age-related retirement for the purposes of pension calculation; and if any distinction arises in the treatment of professional added years in such circumstances. [75103/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

311. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in the case of a member of the local government superannuation scheme who entered local authority service prior to 1 April 2004, who is entitled to professional added years under the local government superannuation scheme and who retires on certified permanent ill-health grounds after attaining the age of 60 years but before normal retirement age, such retirement is regarded as an ill-health retirement or as a standard age-related retirement for the purposes of pension calculation; and if any distinction arises in the treatment of professional added years in such circumstances. [75103/26]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a member of the local government superannuation scheme who entered local authority service prior to 1 April 2004 and who was awarded professional added years in accordance with the scheme retains the full benefit of those added years where they retire on certified permanent ill-health grounds after attaining age 60; if not, the legal basis on which those added years may be reduced or disallowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

310. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a member of the local government superannuation scheme who entered local authority service prior to 1 April 2004 and who was awarded professional added years in accordance with the scheme retains the full benefit of those added years where they retire on certified permanent ill-health grounds after attaining age 60; if not, the legal basis on which those added years may be reduced or disallowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75104/26]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which a homeowner in an affected apartment or duplex can access the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme where applications must be made by a management company that does not own the property; whether an individual homeowner can apply directly where the management company is unwilling or unable to apply; and the alternative arrangements are available to ensure homeowners are not denied redress in such circumstances. [75092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

309. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which a homeowner in an affected apartment or duplex can access the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme where applications must be made by a management company that does not own the property; whether an individual homeowner can apply directly where the management company is unwilling or unable to apply; and the alternative arrangements are available to ensure homeowners are not denied redress in such circumstances. [75092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's policy regarding members of the local government superannuation scheme who retire on certified ill-health grounds after attaining the minimum retirement age of 60 years; whether such retirements are regarded as ill-health retirements or standard retirements for pension calculation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75033/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

308. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's policy regarding members of the local government superannuation scheme who retire on certified ill-health grounds after attaining the minimum retirement age of 60 years; whether such retirements are regarded as ill-health retirements or standard retirements for pension calculation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75033/26]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether professional added years awarded under the local government superannuation scheme are subject to clawback where an employee retires on certified ill-health grounds after reaching 60 years-of-age; the legislative basis for his Department's position; and if he will provide details of the relevant statutory provisions and circulars. [75034/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

307. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether professional added years awarded under the local government superannuation scheme are subject to clawback where an employee retires on certified ill-health grounds after reaching 60 years-of-age; the legislative basis for his Department's position; and if he will provide details of the relevant statutory provisions and circulars. [75034/26]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage which body has ultimate authority for interpreting the provisions of the local government superannuation scheme in relation to ill-health retirement and professional added years, namely the Department, local authorities, MyPay, or another body; and the appeals or review mechanisms available where conflicting advice is issued. [75037/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

306. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage which body has ultimate authority for interpreting the provisions of the local government superannuation scheme in relation to ill-health retirement and professional added years, namely the Department, local authorities, MyPay, or another body; and the appeals or review mechanisms available where conflicting advice is issued. [75037/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government plans to move beyond annual capital investment targets and introduce a strategic framework, as recommended in the Future Forty report, with medium and long-term goals for infrastructure provision across housing, transport, energy and water services. [68424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

75. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government plans to move beyond annual capital investment targets and introduce a strategic framework, as recommended in the Future Forty report, with medium and long-term goals for infrastructure provision across housing, transport, energy and water services. [68424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his assessment of the factors contributing to capital expenditure running below profile in 2026 as outlined in August's Fiscal Monitor; and the implications this may have for the timely delivery of housing, transport, water and energy infrastructure projects. [68544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

33. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his assessment of the factors contributing to capital expenditure running below profile in 2026 as outlined in August's Fiscal Monitor; and the implications this may have for the timely delivery of housing, transport, water and energy infrastructure projects. [68544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been made under the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan in reducing delays to major public infrastructure projects, particularly in the areas of housing, water treatment and transport. [74922/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

25. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been made under the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan in reducing delays to major public infrastructure projects, particularly in the areas of housing, water treatment and transport. [74922/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the terms and conditions for long term tenants living in a Part V local authority house who want to purchase their property under the tenant purchase scheme. [74809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

100. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the terms and conditions for long term tenants living in a Part V local authority house who want to purchase their property under the tenant purchase scheme. [74809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new rural housing guidelines will be adopted by every local authority; and if a timeframe could be provided. [74725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

98. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new rural housing guidelines will be adopted by every local authority; and if a timeframe could be provided. [74725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether apartment owners in pyrite-affected multi-unit developments can access State remediation supports; will they be treated equitably with homeowners in traditional housing developments affected by similar defects; and will he explore the establishment of further remediation schemes where existing arrangements do not adequately address apartment developments. [74700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

96. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether apartment owners in pyrite-affected multi-unit developments can access State remediation supports; will they be treated equitably with homeowners in traditional housing developments affected by similar defects; and will he explore the establishment of further remediation schemes where existing arrangements do not adequately address apartment developments. [74700/26]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the interim fire safety scheme, the fire detection and alarm safety scheme and the retrospective payments scheme for people living with defects including applicant numbers, approval numbers, funding allocations, drawdowns and number of homes that have completed each of these schemes. [74702/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

95. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the interim fire safety scheme, the fire detection and alarm safety scheme and the retrospective payments scheme for people living with defects including applicant numbers, approval numbers, funding allocations, drawdowns and number of homes that have completed each of these schemes. [74702/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the rules for the allocation of cost-rental tenancies for both new schemes and for individual properties in existing schemes where tenancies are terminated. [74705/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

94. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the rules for the allocation of cost-rental tenancies for both new schemes and for individual properties in existing schemes where tenancies are terminated. [74705/26]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of residential properties purchased in the State by persons who were not ordinarily resident in Ireland in each of the past five years, by county; the number of such purchases that were made by purchasers whose principal residence was outside the State; and the proportion these purchases represented of all residential property transactions in each year. [74670/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

93. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of residential properties purchased in the State by persons who were not ordinarily resident in Ireland in each of the past five years, by county; the number of such purchases that were made by purchasers whose principal residence was outside the State; and the proportion these purchases represented of all residential property transactions in each year. [74670/26]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the remediation scheme to fix defects in apartments and duplexes; when he expects to bring legislation before the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74571/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

92. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the remediation scheme to fix defects in apartments and duplexes; when he expects to bring legislation before the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74571/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes purchased with assistance from the first home scheme, broken down per year from 2022 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

90. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes purchased with assistance from the first home scheme, broken down per year from 2022 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74564/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1123asked

1123. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the targeted supports available to communities experiencing rapid population growth where community facilities and social infrastructure have not kept pace with housing and population growth. [73495/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1123. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the targeted supports available to communities experiencing rapid population growth where community facilities and social infrastructure have not kept pace with housing and population growth. [73495/26]

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