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553. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement his Department, the National Monuments Service and Kerry County Council have had with private owners of sites associated with the 1866 transatlantic cable on Valentia Island in preparing the World Heritage nomination dossier for the Transatlantic Cable Ensemble; whether such owners will be formally consulted; the expected timeline for submission of the dossier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79185/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

553. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement his Department, the National Monuments Service and Kerry County Council have had with private owners of sites associated with the 1866 transatlantic cable on Valentia Island in preparing the World Heritage nomination dossier for the Transatlantic Cable Ensemble; whether such owners will be formally consulted; the expected timeline for submission of the dossier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79185/26]

552. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of housing assistance payment rent limits commissioned in November 2025; whether the review has been completed; when its findings will be published; the number of HAP tenancies where the tenant is aged 65 or over, broken down into single person and couple households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79187/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

552. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of housing assistance payment rent limits commissioned in November 2025; whether the review has been completed; when its findings will be published; the number of HAP tenancies where the tenant is aged 65 or over, broken down into single person and couple households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79187/26]

551. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the person or body tradespeople based in the State that people should contact when they have concerns about a particular batch of concrete blocks manufactured in the State or across the Border, in Northern Ireland; and the way in which those concerns will lead to testing; and the person or body that is responsible for regulating and monitoring the manufacture of concrete blocks produced in Northern Ireland and sold across the Border for the construction of homes or buildings in this State. [79414/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

551. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the person or body tradespeople based in the State that people should contact when they have concerns about a particular batch of concrete blocks manufactured in the State or across the Border, in Northern Ireland; and the way in which those concerns will lead to testing; and the person or body that is responsible for regulating and monitoring the manufacture of concrete blocks produced in Northern Ireland and sold across the Border for the construction of homes or buildings in this State. [79414/26]

550. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the person or body responsible for regulating and monitoring the manufacture of concrete blocks in the State; the production standards and testing requirements that apply; and if blocks are independently sampled and tested, beyond manufacturers’ own quality checks. [79405/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

550. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the person or body responsible for regulating and monitoring the manufacture of concrete blocks in the State; the production standards and testing requirements that apply; and if blocks are independently sampled and tested, beyond manufacturers’ own quality checks. [79405/26]

549. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the national planning statement on short-term letting will be published; where members of the public and accommodation providers will be able to access the statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79288/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

549. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the national planning statement on short-term letting will be published; where members of the public and accommodation providers will be able to access the statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79288/26]

548. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration is being given to implementing the uncommenced section 48 internal appeal mechanism of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 as highlighted by the Ombudsman. [79203/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

548. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration is being given to implementing the uncommenced section 48 internal appeal mechanism of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 as highlighted by the Ombudsman. [79203/26]

547. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homeless HAP tenancies recorded at the end of each year from 2019 to date; and the total cumulative percentage increase in homeless HAP utilisation over this period in comparison to standard HAP tenancies. [79214/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

547. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homeless HAP tenancies recorded at the end of each year from 2019 to date; and the total cumulative percentage increase in homeless HAP utilisation over this period in comparison to standard HAP tenancies. [79214/26]

546. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the exact date for the publication of the child and family homelessness action plan; the reasons for its repeated delays through 2026; and the specific ring-fenced budgetary allocations assigned to fund its implementation in budget 2027. [79216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

546. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the exact date for the publication of the child and family homelessness action plan; the reasons for its repeated delays through 2026; and the specific ring-fenced budgetary allocations assigned to fund its implementation in budget 2027. [79216/26]

737. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the significant shortage of early-years and after-school childcare places in Kilcock, County Kildare; whether her Department has assessed current and projected demand for childcare provision in the town, having regard to ongoing population and housing growth; if Kilcock is being considered under the €135 million State-led Early Learning and Childcare Capital Programme; whether any site or property has been identified for development; the number of additional places required; and the timeframe for a decision on a State-led childcare facility is expected. [79060/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

737. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the significant shortage of early-years and after-school childcare places in Kilcock, County Kildare; whether her Department has assessed current and projected demand for childcare provision in the town, having regard to ongoing population and housing growth; if Kilcock is being considered under the €135 million State-led Early Learning and Childcare Capital Programme; whether any site or property has been identified for development; the number of additional places required; and the timeframe for a decision on a State-led childcare facility is expected. [79060/26]

709. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the future of the rapid build houses for Ukrainians once they are no longer in use (details supplied). [79603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

709. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the future of the rapid build houses for Ukrainians once they are no longer in use (details supplied). [79603/26]

695. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the homelessness and housing services that exist for an individual (details supplied). [79515/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

695. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the homelessness and housing services that exist for an individual (details supplied). [79515/26]

648. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of requests for information received by An Garda Síochána from housing authorities under section 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1997 in 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, by Garda division, with a separate figure for the Cork city division; and the average time taken to respond. [78769/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

648. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of requests for information received by An Garda Síochána from housing authorities under section 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1997 in 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, by Garda division, with a separate figure for the Cork city division; and the average time taken to respond. [78769/26]

583. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to respond to the findings regarding Ireland in the European Court of Auditors (ECA) Special Report 25/2026, which highlighted that managing authorities could not provide requested information for 10 of the 15 Irish marine protected areas examined; if he will outline the specific reasons for these critical information gaps; and the measures his Department will take to address them. [79095/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

583. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to respond to the findings regarding Ireland in the European Court of Auditors (ECA) Special Report 25/2026, which highlighted that managing authorities could not provide requested information for 10 of the 15 Irish marine protected areas examined; if he will outline the specific reasons for these critical information gaps; and the measures his Department will take to address them. [79095/26]

582. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that a proposal is finalised and approved at an early date (details supplied). [79801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

582. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that a proposal is finalised and approved at an early date (details supplied). [79801/26]

581. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the review of Part V processes obligations. [79770/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

581. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the review of Part V processes obligations. [79770/26]

580. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on the next call for proposals under the cost rental equity loan scheme. [79771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

580. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on the next call for proposals under the cost rental equity loan scheme. [79771/26]

579. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on the Ministerial action plan on planning resources; the number of posts recruited; and the number unfilled. [79784/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

579. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on the Ministerial action plan on planning resources; the number of posts recruited; and the number unfilled. [79784/26]

578. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the budget and staff numbers of An Comisiún Pleanála per annum from 2019 to date in 2026. [79779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

578. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the budget and staff numbers of An Comisiún Pleanála per annum from 2019 to date in 2026. [79779/26]

577. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the budget and staff numbers of the Office of the Planning Regulator per annum from 2019 to date in 2026. [79778/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

577. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the budget and staff numbers of the Office of the Planning Regulator per annum from 2019 to date in 2026. [79778/26]

575. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on recent findings of a report (details supplied) that Ireland is building the highest rate of homes per capita in the EU 27 of 7.2 homes per 1,000. [79775/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

575. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on recent findings of a report (details supplied) that Ireland is building the highest rate of homes per capita in the EU 27 of 7.2 homes per 1,000. [79775/26]

574. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on his Departments engagement with the European Construction Strategy particularly with regard to modern methods of construction. [79767/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

574. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on his Departments engagement with the European Construction Strategy particularly with regard to modern methods of construction. [79767/26]

545. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households prevented from entering emergency accommodation via the Social Housing Second-Hand Acquisitions programme in each local authority area for Q1 and Q2 2026; and the way in which this compares to Q1 and Q2 in 2025. [79217/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

545. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households prevented from entering emergency accommodation via the Social Housing Second-Hand Acquisitions programme in each local authority area for Q1 and Q2 2026; and the way in which this compares to Q1 and Q2 in 2025. [79217/26]

544. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the collation of monthly homelessness figures has not been prioritised by his Department during the work-to-rule industrial action. [79210/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

544. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the collation of monthly homelessness figures has not been prioritised by his Department during the work-to-rule industrial action. [79210/26]

543. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number and percentage of active HAP tenancies requiring a discretionary uplift, including localized breakdowns for the 35% standard and 50% homeless discretion rates in Dublin, in tabular form. [79209/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

543. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number and percentage of active HAP tenancies requiring a discretionary uplift, including localized breakdowns for the 35% standard and 50% homeless discretion rates in Dublin, in tabular form. [79209/26]

542. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific age breakdown of HAP recipients aged 65 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 years and above, in tabular form; the proportion of these older HAP households that include a person with a long-lasting health condition or disability; and if he plans to publish regular age-disaggregated HAP statistics. [79213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

542. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific age breakdown of HAP recipients aged 65 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 years and above, in tabular form; the proportion of these older HAP households that include a person with a long-lasting health condition or disability; and if he plans to publish regular age-disaggregated HAP statistics. [79213/26]

541. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made towards the establishment of the proposed Building Standards Regulatory Authority and associated reforms to building regulation oversight; the target date for the establishment and operational commencement of same; the administrative milestones that remain to be completed before the authority can be established; and the expected timelines for each such milestone. [79142/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

541. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made towards the establishment of the proposed Building Standards Regulatory Authority and associated reforms to building regulation oversight; the target date for the establishment and operational commencement of same; the administrative milestones that remain to be completed before the authority can be established; and the expected timelines for each such milestone. [79142/26]

540. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the recently published National Planning Statement, if Furbo County Galway will be considered outside of the area boundaries any larger town and or city with a population in excess of 20,000; the date on which the Short Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 will apply the seven years retention threshold to; if a property is not registered under the Short Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026, if the listing default to a max 22 night stay; and if a landlord cannot get a registration number while their retention application is pending, if they have to stop listing on 1 January 2027. [79141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

540. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the recently published National Planning Statement, if Furbo County Galway will be considered outside of the area boundaries any larger town and or city with a population in excess of 20,000; the date on which the Short Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 will apply the seven years retention threshold to; if a property is not registered under the Short Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026, if the listing default to a max 22 night stay; and if a landlord cannot get a registration number while their retention application is pending, if they have to stop listing on 1 January 2027. [79141/26]

539. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will engage with the Pyrite Remediation Board to extend the deadline for new applications to the pyrite remediation scheme; and to consider introducing financial assistance or an upfront grant for initial inspections in confirmed affected estates, given that inspection costs can exceed €1,000 and are preventing many homeowners from applying. [79113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

539. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will engage with the Pyrite Remediation Board to extend the deadline for new applications to the pyrite remediation scheme; and to consider introducing financial assistance or an upfront grant for initial inspections in confirmed affected estates, given that inspection costs can exceed €1,000 and are preventing many homeowners from applying. [79113/26]

538. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of the Government's interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects, the schemes that are available to a development with fire safety defects (details supplied); and if this development is excluded from the remediation scheme, the owners' position under the building and fire-safety regulations that applied when the development was constructed; whether owners are still required to undertake the full scope of remediation currently being pursued; and the legal basis for requiring owners to undertake and fund these works. [79105/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

538. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of the Government's interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects, the schemes that are available to a development with fire safety defects (details supplied); and if this development is excluded from the remediation scheme, the owners' position under the building and fire-safety regulations that applied when the development was constructed; whether owners are still required to undertake the full scope of remediation currently being pursued; and the legal basis for requiring owners to undertake and fund these works. [79105/26]

537. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the response from Uisce Éireann to the do not drink notice issues to 3,600 households in Ballyheigue and Glenderry, County Kerry; if he will review the notification requirements for the water utility in such instances; and to set out what funding has been made available to Uisce Éireann to address these specific problems. [79079/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

537. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the response from Uisce Éireann to the do not drink notice issues to 3,600 households in Ballyheigue and Glenderry, County Kerry; if he will review the notification requirements for the water utility in such instances; and to set out what funding has been made available to Uisce Éireann to address these specific problems. [79079/26]

536. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he is taking to support small businesses that are facing increased council rates. [79067/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

536. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he is taking to support small businesses that are facing increased council rates. [79067/26]

535. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the 2,731 new build social homes delivered in H1 2026 by delivery stream (details supplied). [79068/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

535. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the 2,731 new build social homes delivered in H1 2026 by delivery stream (details supplied). [79068/26]

534. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of active HAP tenancies in each Local Authority area between the years 2018 – 2026, in tabular form. [79062/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

534. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of active HAP tenancies in each Local Authority area between the years 2018 – 2026, in tabular form. [79062/26]

532. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports in place for remediation for pre-1991 properties, where building defects have been identified and there are no other routes to fix the problems. [79054/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

532. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports in place for remediation for pre-1991 properties, where building defects have been identified and there are no other routes to fix the problems. [79054/26]

531. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria that were employed to identify the start and end dates of the fire remediation scheme. [79055/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

531. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria that were employed to identify the start and end dates of the fire remediation scheme. [79055/26]

530. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department or State agencies under its aegis have a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence to produce artwork for social media, public information campaigns, and graphic design. [79019/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

530. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department or State agencies under its aegis have a policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence to produce artwork for social media, public information campaigns, and graphic design. [79019/26]

529. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated deer population in County Offaly and Laois, Westmeath, and Longford; the measures currently being undertaken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to manage deer numbers in those counties. [79034/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

529. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated deer population in County Offaly and Laois, Westmeath, and Longford; the measures currently being undertaken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to manage deer numbers in those counties. [79034/26]

528. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to prevent a household refused an allocation, or removed from a tenancy, on grounds of anti-social behaviour by one housing authority from being allocated a dwelling by another housing authority or an approved housing body; whether his Department will examine a national protocol for sharing such information between housing authorities; and whether a review of the current framework is planned. [78768/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

528. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to prevent a household refused an allocation, or removed from a tenancy, on grounds of anti-social behaviour by one housing authority from being allocated a dwelling by another housing authority or an approved housing body; whether his Department will examine a national protocol for sharing such information between housing authorities; and whether a review of the current framework is planned. [78768/26]

527. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the information on the previous tenancy history of a household, including history of anti-social behaviour, that a housing authority is required to share with an approved housing body before that body accepts a nomination; whether an approved housing body may decline a nomination on anti-social behaviour grounds; and the role of the approved housing bodies regulatory authority in overseeing these procedures. [78767/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

527. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the information on the previous tenancy history of a household, including history of anti-social behaviour, that a housing authority is required to share with an approved housing body before that body accepts a nomination; whether an approved housing body may decline a nomination on anti-social behaviour grounds; and the role of the approved housing bodies regulatory authority in overseeing these procedures. [78767/26]

526. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the review of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; to clarify if the review team will be inviting submissions from the public and relevant stakeholders; and to provide a timeline for the completion and conclusion of this review. [78912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

526. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the review of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; to clarify if the review team will be inviting submissions from the public and relevant stakeholders; and to provide a timeline for the completion and conclusion of this review. [78912/26]

525. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Department has issued guidance to housing authorities on the use of sections 14 and 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 when assessing applicants for social housing support and households nominated to Approved Housing Bodies, including the date of any such guidance; whether there is a minimum standard requiring housing authorities to seek information from An Garda Síochána before an allocation is made; and if not, whether the Department will introduce one. [78765/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

525. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Department has issued guidance to housing authorities on the use of sections 14 and 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 when assessing applicants for social housing support and households nominated to Approved Housing Bodies, including the date of any such guidance; whether there is a minimum standard requiring housing authorities to seek information from An Garda Síochána before an allocation is made; and if not, whether the Department will introduce one. [78765/26]

524. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the way in which the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 will impact local authorities in allocating their housing stock. [78930/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

524. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the way in which the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 will impact local authorities in allocating their housing stock. [78930/26]

523. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to publish the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme Bill 2024; when second stage is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78874/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

523. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to publish the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme Bill 2024; when second stage is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78874/26]

402. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of the NSAI root cause analysis under the Housing Implementation Fund to identify constraints on the Agrément certification process in 2026; and when it will be completed and published. [79785/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

402. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of the NSAI root cause analysis under the Housing Implementation Fund to identify constraints on the Agrément certification process in 2026; and when it will be completed and published. [79785/26]

330. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for restricting the help to buy scheme to newly built homes; whether consideration has been given to extending the scheme to second-hand or previously owned homes; and if he recognises that many first-time buyers, particularly in rural areas, are purchasing existing properties due to the limited availability and affordability of new builds. [78727/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

330. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for restricting the help to buy scheme to newly built homes; whether consideration has been given to extending the scheme to second-hand or previously owned homes; and if he recognises that many first-time buyers, particularly in rural areas, are purchasing existing properties due to the limited availability and affordability of new builds. [78727/26]

319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 75249/26, the change in median net wealth of households by housing status, that is owners outright, owners with a mortgage and tenants, between 2015 and 2025, with reference to the Distributional Wealth Accounts; and the share of total household net wealth held by tenant households in 2015 and in 2025. [78853/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2026

319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 75249/26, the change in median net wealth of households by housing status, that is owners outright, owners with a mortgage and tenants, between 2015 and 2025, with reference to the Distributional Wealth Accounts; and the share of total household net wealth held by tenant households in 2015 and in 2025. [78853/26]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United States Housing Act of 1937, to make certain improvements to the supported housing program for veterans commonly known as "HUD-VASH", and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 2026

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program for the provision of support services to borrowers using housing loan benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 2026

Fair Manufactured Housing Lending Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the British Beauty Council’s report entitled The Impact of Beauty, published in October 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of personal c

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the British Beauty Council’s report entitled The Impact of Beauty, published in October 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of personal c