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Question· writtenPQ 1403asked

1403. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the delay in transfer from his Department of responsibility of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 and amendments to same; when the transfer will be complete; the number of staff assigned to the transfer; if there have been substantive meetings between his officials and their counterparts in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; and if so, the number of meetings that took place and the issues discussed. [77637/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1403. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the delay in transfer from his Department of responsibility of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 and amendments to same; when the transfer will be complete; the number of staff assigned to the transfer; if there have been substantive meetings between his officials and their counterparts in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; and if so, the number of meetings that took place and the issues discussed. [77637/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1144asked

1144. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received nationally under each domestic wastewater treatment systems grant scheme in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number approved, refused, withdrawn and awaiting a decision; the number of grants actually paid and the total value of those payments in each period, distinguishing payments relating to applications from earlier years; and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority and scheme, in tabular form. [77767/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1144. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received nationally under each domestic wastewater treatment systems grant scheme in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number approved, refused, withdrawn and awaiting a decision; the number of grants actually paid and the total value of those payments in each period, distinguishing payments relating to applications from earlier years; and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority and scheme, in tabular form. [77767/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1143asked

1143. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress that has been made on the development of successor schemes for communities affected by restrictions on turf cutting on protected bogs; whether new compensation, restoration or stewardship schemes are planned; the income supports that will be available for local bog stewards engaged under these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77783/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1143. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress that has been made on the development of successor schemes for communities affected by restrictions on turf cutting on protected bogs; whether new compensation, restoration or stewardship schemes are planned; the income supports that will be available for local bog stewards engaged under these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77783/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1142asked

1142. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will implement safeguards for property owners currently living in pyrite homes that do not reach the criteria for the remediation scheme currently but the property may do so in the future, past the cut off date of the scheme. [77786/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1142. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will implement safeguards for property owners currently living in pyrite homes that do not reach the criteria for the remediation scheme currently but the property may do so in the future, past the cut off date of the scheme. [77786/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1141asked

1141. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all local authorities have housing and disability steering groups; the reports to they produce; and when will groups and reports be reviewed by the Department to ensure timely and consistent outcomes for persons with disabilities. [77758/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1141. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all local authorities have housing and disability steering groups; the reports to they produce; and when will groups and reports be reviewed by the Department to ensure timely and consistent outcomes for persons with disabilities. [77758/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1140asked

1140. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide detailed update on each action outlined in the first six months section of the local democratic taskforce Government implement plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77757/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1140. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide detailed update on each action outlined in the first six months section of the local democratic taskforce Government implement plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77757/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1139asked

1139. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Freshwater Pearl Mussel) Regulations 2009 require the preparation of a sub-basin management plan for the Dawros catchment in Co Galway; if such a plan has not yet been prepared, the reasons for this; the agencies and bodies that will be involved in its development; the timeframe he expects the process to commence; and the proposed date of completion of any such plan. [77812/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1139. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Freshwater Pearl Mussel) Regulations 2009 require the preparation of a sub-basin management plan for the Dawros catchment in Co Galway; if such a plan has not yet been prepared, the reasons for this; the agencies and bodies that will be involved in its development; the timeframe he expects the process to commence; and the proposed date of completion of any such plan. [77812/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1138asked

1138. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that NPWS is engaging with the water advisory unit/water division within his Department on the River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) measures relevant to freshwater pearl mussel within the Dawros Sub-Catchment, County Galway and whether any officials within his Department have met or have sought a meeting with Galway County Council concerning Kylemore bridge, flooding, maintenance and any proposed remedial works at the location of Kylemore Bridge, Kylemore, County Galway. [77820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1138. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that NPWS is engaging with the water advisory unit/water division within his Department on the River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) measures relevant to freshwater pearl mussel within the Dawros Sub-Catchment, County Galway and whether any officials within his Department have met or have sought a meeting with Galway County Council concerning Kylemore bridge, flooding, maintenance and any proposed remedial works at the location of Kylemore Bridge, Kylemore, County Galway. [77820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1137asked

1137. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason demolition, even if required under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme (Option 1), is not listed as a permitted ground for terminating a tenancy during the six-year TMD for small landlords, nor at any time for large landlords, except at the end of the TMD for small landlords under the ground of substantial refurbishment or renovation; and if he will seek a resolution. [77560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1137. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason demolition, even if required under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme (Option 1), is not listed as a permitted ground for terminating a tenancy during the six-year TMD for small landlords, nor at any time for large landlords, except at the end of the TMD for small landlords under the ground of substantial refurbishment or renovation; and if he will seek a resolution. [77560/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1135asked

1135. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If his Department is looking at a new phase of compensation for existing cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme applicants; and, if so, to provide a timeframe for applicants to be informed. [77877/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1135. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If his Department is looking at a new phase of compensation for existing cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme applicants; and, if so, to provide a timeframe for applicants to be informed. [77877/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1134asked

1134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding a toilet in a national park (details supplied). [77576/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding a toilet in a national park (details supplied). [77576/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1133asked

1133. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the implementation status of changes extending the geographical eligibility of domestic wastewater treatment systems grants under the River Basin Management Plan 2022–2027; the date on which each local authority was notified and began accepting applications under the revised criteria; whether all relevant public maps and Eircode search tools have been updated and where these can be accessed; and whether previously refused applicants whose properties are now within eligible areas will be notified and invited to reapply. [77772/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1133. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the implementation status of changes extending the geographical eligibility of domestic wastewater treatment systems grants under the River Basin Management Plan 2022–2027; the date on which each local authority was notified and began accepting applications under the revised criteria; whether all relevant public maps and Eircode search tools have been updated and where these can be accessed; and whether previously refused applicants whose properties are now within eligible areas will be notified and invited to reapply. [77772/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1132asked

1132. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the principal reasons for refusal of domestic wastewater treatment systems grant applications in 2025 and to date in 2026, including the number refused under each eligibility criterion; whether local authorities record enquiries from householders who are advised that they are ineligible before submitting a formal application; and if he will review these figures to identify barriers to accessing the schemes. [77768/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1132. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the principal reasons for refusal of domestic wastewater treatment systems grant applications in 2025 and to date in 2026, including the number refused under each eligibility criterion; whether local authorities record enquiries from householders who are advised that they are ineligible before submitting a formal application; and if he will review these figures to identify barriers to accessing the schemes. [77768/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1131asked

1131. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated and actual expenditure under each domestic wastewater treatment systems grant scheme in 2025 and to date in 2026; the average time from application to decision and from submission of a valid payment claim to payment; the number of approved applications awaiting payment; and the reasons for outstanding payments, broken down by local authority. [77770/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1131. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated and actual expenditure under each domestic wastewater treatment systems grant scheme in 2025 and to date in 2026; the average time from application to decision and from submission of a valid payment claim to payment; the number of approved applications awaiting payment; and the reasons for outstanding payments, broken down by local authority. [77770/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1130asked

1130. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given that applications to the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme must be made by an owners' management company, the provisions that will apply to affected duplexes and apartment developments where no owners' management company exists or is operational; the way in which homeowners in such developments can access the scheme; and the steps being taken to ensure that the absence of an owners' management company does not exclude otherwise eligible homeowners from redress. [77769/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1130. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given that applications to the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme must be made by an owners' management company, the provisions that will apply to affected duplexes and apartment developments where no owners' management company exists or is operational; the way in which homeowners in such developments can access the scheme; and the steps being taken to ensure that the absence of an owners' management company does not exclude otherwise eligible homeowners from redress. [77769/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1129asked

1129. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will review access to domestic wastewater treatment systems grants for householders with defective septic tanks who are outside designated eligible areas or have not been selected for inspection under the National Inspection Plan; whether such householders can request an inspection that may establish eligibility for assistance; and whether he will consider a nationwide application route based on demonstrated environmental or public health need. [77774/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1129. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will review access to domestic wastewater treatment systems grants for householders with defective septic tanks who are outside designated eligible areas or have not been selected for inspection under the National Inspection Plan; whether such householders can request an inspection that may establish eligibility for assistance; and whether he will consider a nationwide application route based on demonstrated environmental or public health need. [77774/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1127asked

1127. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on talks between his Department and Galway Country Council in order to secure the necessary funding to bring Dunguaire Castle back into public use. [77554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1127. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on talks between his Department and Galway Country Council in order to secure the necessary funding to bring Dunguaire Castle back into public use. [77554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1124asked

1124. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of defective concrete block scheme remediation downgrade decisions that have been reviewed by the statutory appeals panel to date; the proportion of those adjudicated decisions that have been annulled due to identified errors of fact and/or law; and the steps his Department is taking to review the initial technical and engineering assessment processes that led to these flawed determinations, in tabular form. [77684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1124. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of defective concrete block scheme remediation downgrade decisions that have been reviewed by the statutory appeals panel to date; the proportion of those adjudicated decisions that have been annulled due to identified errors of fact and/or law; and the steps his Department is taking to review the initial technical and engineering assessment processes that led to these flawed determinations, in tabular form. [77684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1149asked

1149. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will publish national guidance for planning authorities and conservation officers on the assessment of solar installations on protected structures and in architectural conservation areas, in order that decisions are consistent across local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78227/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1149. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will publish national guidance for planning authorities and conservation officers on the assessment of solar installations on protected structures and in architectural conservation areas, in order that decisions are consistent across local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78227/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1148asked

1148. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department plans to review the exempted development restrictions applying to protected structures and architectural conservation areas in respect of rooftop solar, given that these provisions were not amended during the 2022 review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78226/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1148. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department plans to review the exempted development restrictions applying to protected structures and architectural conservation areas in respect of rooftop solar, given that these provisions were not amended during the 2022 review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78226/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1147asked

1147. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning applications for solar installations on protected structures that have been granted and refused nationally since October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78229/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1147. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning applications for solar installations on protected structures that have been granted and refused nationally since October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78229/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1146asked

1146. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his opinion of the recent European Court of Justice SmartFlats Ruling (details supplied); and whether it will impact Government plans for regulation of the short term letting sector. [77247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1146. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his opinion of the recent European Court of Justice SmartFlats Ruling (details supplied); and whether it will impact Government plans for regulation of the short term letting sector. [77247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1145asked

1145. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has sought information from local authorities regarding State-funded homeless accommodation that lacked required fire-safety certification or compliance since 2020; when the Department was notified, what records of inspections and risk assessments are held, and the steps that were taken to address any identified risks. [77959/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1145. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has sought information from local authorities regarding State-funded homeless accommodation that lacked required fire-safety certification or compliance since 2020; when the Department was notified, what records of inspections and risk assessments are held, and the steps that were taken to address any identified risks. [77959/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1136asked

1136. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to assist in the transfer of responsibility for the Multi-Unit Developments (MUD) Act 2011 from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77850/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1136. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to assist in the transfer of responsibility for the Multi-Unit Developments (MUD) Act 2011 from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77850/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1128asked

1128. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure a consistent national approach to the administration of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme across all local authorities; whether applicants in Donegal County Council can access the rental accommodation grant prior to the submission of a commencement notice; whether Limerick City and County Council requires a commencement notice to be submitted before rental supports are approved; if this represents a divergence in administrative practice between local authorities; and whether any guidance has been issued by his Department on this matter. [77777/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1128. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure a consistent national approach to the administration of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme across all local authorities; whether applicants in Donegal County Council can access the rental accommodation grant prior to the submission of a commencement notice; whether Limerick City and County Council requires a commencement notice to be submitted before rental supports are approved; if this represents a divergence in administrative practice between local authorities; and whether any guidance has been issued by his Department on this matter. [77777/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1126asked

1126. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the national guidelines for the assessment and allocation process, for social housing provision for people with a disability, will be reviewed by his Department and the Housing Agency. [77751/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1126. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the national guidelines for the assessment and allocation process, for social housing provision for people with a disability, will be reviewed by his Department and the Housing Agency. [77751/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1125asked

1125. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the delay in transfer to his Department of responsibility of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 and amendments to same; when the transfer will be complete; the number of staff assigned to the transfer; if there have been substantive meetings between his officials and their counterparts in the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and; and if so, the number of meetings that took place and the issues discussed. [77636/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1125. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the delay in transfer to his Department of responsibility of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 and amendments to same; when the transfer will be complete; the number of staff assigned to the transfer; if there have been substantive meetings between his officials and their counterparts in the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and; and if so, the number of meetings that took place and the issues discussed. [77636/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1123asked

1123. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the treatment will be applied to auto-enrolment pension contributions under My Future Fund when calculating differential rents for local authority tenants; and whether such contributions will be included in the assessment of reckonable income for rent purposes. [77688/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1123. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the treatment will be applied to auto-enrolment pension contributions under My Future Fund when calculating differential rents for local authority tenants; and whether such contributions will be included in the assessment of reckonable income for rent purposes. [77688/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1122asked

1122. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether local authorities have administrative discretion to impose localised financial eligibility or verification conditions, such as proof of funds that are not explicitly referenced in the overarching national legislation governing the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme. [77667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1122. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether local authorities have administrative discretion to impose localised financial eligibility or verification conditions, such as proof of funds that are not explicitly referenced in the overarching national legislation governing the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme. [77667/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1121asked

1121. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the requirement for applicants to the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to demonstrate proof of private funds to cover rebuilding shortfalls is being applied uniformly across all five participating local authorities; and if he is aware that this condition is being enforced by Limerick City and County Council as part of its remedial works plan checklist but is reportedly absent from equivalent checklists in other counties. [77670/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1121. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the requirement for applicants to the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to demonstrate proof of private funds to cover rebuilding shortfalls is being applied uniformly across all five participating local authorities; and if he is aware that this condition is being enforced by Limerick City and County Council as part of its remedial works plan checklist but is reportedly absent from equivalent checklists in other counties. [77670/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1120asked

1120. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people homeless in Dublin south central over the past five years, in tabular form. [77613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1120. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people homeless in Dublin south central over the past five years, in tabular form. [77613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1119asked

1119. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address the high representation ratio where an individual councillor represents an average of 4,830 citizens without an allocation review since 2013. [77515/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1119. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address the high representation ratio where an individual councillor represents an average of 4,830 citizens without an allocation review since 2013. [77515/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1118asked

1118. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If he will instruct all local authorities to exclude all short term social welfare benefit payments and carers allowance payments when calculating the amount of rent to be paid by a local authority tenant and establish a uniformed approach across the country. [77347/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1118. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If he will instruct all local authorities to exclude all short term social welfare benefit payments and carers allowance payments when calculating the amount of rent to be paid by a local authority tenant and establish a uniformed approach across the country. [77347/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1117asked

1117. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has assessed the extent to which the grant available under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme covers the actual cost of completing approved qualifying remediation works, including associated professional fees; the number of cases which the cost of approved qualifying works exceeds the grant amount available; if an assessment has been undertaken of the financial shortfalls faced by affected homeowners; and if so, if he will publish the findings of any such assessment. [77152/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1117. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has assessed the extent to which the grant available under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme covers the actual cost of completing approved qualifying remediation works, including associated professional fees; the number of cases which the cost of approved qualifying works exceeds the grant amount available; if an assessment has been undertaken of the financial shortfalls faced by affected homeowners; and if so, if he will publish the findings of any such assessment. [77152/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1116asked

1116. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the European Court of Justice ruling in the SmartFlats case, and to review his Departments proposed planning restrictions on STLs considering the ruling. [77296/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1116. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the European Court of Justice ruling in the SmartFlats case, and to review his Departments proposed planning restrictions on STLs considering the ruling. [77296/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1115asked

1115. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is Departmental policy that grant payments under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme may be withheld until a local authority is satisfied that an applicant has sufficient funding to complete the entire project; and the legislative or regulatory provision supporting such a condition. [77153/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1115. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is Departmental policy that grant payments under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme may be withheld until a local authority is satisfied that an applicant has sufficient funding to complete the entire project; and the legislative or regulatory provision supporting such a condition. [77153/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1114asked

1114. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure restrictions to short term lets are evidence-based, proportionate and compliant with EU law (details supplied). [77297/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1114. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure restrictions to short term lets are evidence-based, proportionate and compliant with EU law (details supplied). [77297/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1113asked

1113. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the European Court of Justice ruling in the SmartFlats case, to support an approach to short term lets that recognises the contribution of self-catering accommodation to tourism, rural communities and local economies (details supplied). [77298/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1113. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the European Court of Justice ruling in the SmartFlats case, to support an approach to short term lets that recognises the contribution of self-catering accommodation to tourism, rural communities and local economies (details supplied). [77298/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1112asked

1112. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the vacant above the shop grant scheme permits grant funding to be used for structural works, including raising roof levels, increasing wall heights, altering roof structures and associated works, where such works are required to bring vacant space above a commercial premises into compliance with residential standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77273/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1112. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the vacant above the shop grant scheme permits grant funding to be used for structural works, including raising roof levels, increasing wall heights, altering roof structures and associated works, where such works are required to bring vacant space above a commercial premises into compliance with residential standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77273/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1111asked

1111. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether vacant attic space above a commercial premises that does not currently meet residential standards may qualify for support under the vacant above the shop grant scheme where the proposed works would render the accommodation compliant; and if he will clarify the relevant eligibility criteria. [77274/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1111. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether vacant attic space above a commercial premises that does not currently meet residential standards may qualify for support under the vacant above the shop grant scheme where the proposed works would render the accommodation compliant; and if he will clarify the relevant eligibility criteria. [77274/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1110asked

1110. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether a property owner who undertakes structural alterations to vacant space above a commercial premises must satisfy a further two year vacancy period before becoming eligible for the vacant above the shop grant scheme; if so, the legislative or administrative basis for this requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77275/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1110. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether a property owner who undertakes structural alterations to vacant space above a commercial premises must satisfy a further two year vacancy period before becoming eligible for the vacant above the shop grant scheme; if so, the legislative or administrative basis for this requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77275/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1109asked

1109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether additional flexibility or modified criteria apply to applications under the vacant above the shop grant scheme in the case of offshore islands, having regard to construction costs and the objective of sustaining island populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77277/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether additional flexibility or modified criteria apply to applications under the vacant above the shop grant scheme in the case of offshore islands, having regard to construction costs and the objective of sustaining island populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77277/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1108asked

1108. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether applicants whose eligibility under the vacant above the shop grant scheme is uncertain may access the Expert Advice Grant in advance of a formal determination of eligibility; and if he will outline the criteria and application process for such support. [77279/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1108. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether applicants whose eligibility under the vacant above the shop grant scheme is uncertain may access the Expert Advice Grant in advance of a formal determination of eligibility; and if he will outline the criteria and application process for such support. [77279/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1107asked

1107. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if works involving alterations to walls, upper floors, stairs and roof structures, which are listed as eligible works under the vacant above the shop grant scheme, may include works necessary to achieve minimum floor-to-ceiling heights required by building regulations; and if he will clarify his Department's interpretation of these provisions. [77280/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1107. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if works involving alterations to walls, upper floors, stairs and roof structures, which are listed as eligible works under the vacant above the shop grant scheme, may include works necessary to achieve minimum floor-to-ceiling heights required by building regulations; and if he will clarify his Department's interpretation of these provisions. [77280/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1106asked

1106. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála in each of the past five years relating to refusals of one-off rural housing applications; and the number and percentage of those appeals which resulted in the original refusal being overturned. [77216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1106. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála in each of the past five years relating to refusals of one-off rural housing applications; and the number and percentage of those appeals which resulted in the original refusal being overturned. [77216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1105asked

1105. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether data is collected by his Department, local authorities or An Coimisiún Pleanála on applicants who are required to submit multiple planning applications in respect of a proposed one-off rural dwelling before obtaining permission; and the estimated costs incurred by such applicants. [77217/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1105. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether data is collected by his Department, local authorities or An Coimisiún Pleanála on applicants who are required to submit multiple planning applications in respect of a proposed one-off rural dwelling before obtaining permission; and the estimated costs incurred by such applicants. [77217/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1104asked

1104. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has directed Limerick City and County Council to require applicants under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to provide proof of funding available to complete their build where the total project cost, including professional fees, exceeds the grant amount offered; and the statutory, regulatory or administrative basis for this requirement. [77148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1104. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has directed Limerick City and County Council to require applicants under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to provide proof of funding available to complete their build where the total project cost, including professional fees, exceeds the grant amount offered; and the statutory, regulatory or administrative basis for this requirement. [77148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1091asked

1091. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the social housing income eligibility thresholds. [76725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1091. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the social housing income eligibility thresholds. [76725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1085asked

1085. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department and each agency and public body under its aegis publishes quarterly reports of purchase orders or payments over €20,000 in a machine-readable format such as CSV or XLSX; the bodies publishing only in PDF or other non-structured formats, in tabular form; the reasons for this, having regard to Regulation 7 of S.I. No. 376 of 2021; whether the underlying data is already held in a structured electronic format; and when publication in a machine-readable format will be introduced. [76243/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1085. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department and each agency and public body under its aegis publishes quarterly reports of purchase orders or payments over €20,000 in a machine-readable format such as CSV or XLSX; the bodies publishing only in PDF or other non-structured formats, in tabular form; the reasons for this, having regard to Regulation 7 of S.I. No. 376 of 2021; whether the underlying data is already held in a structured electronic format; and when publication in a machine-readable format will be introduced. [76243/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1083asked

1083. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the latest guidelines issued to local authorities in relation to implementation of Section 39 (2)(e) of the miscellaneous Provisions Act 2014 which relates to “Good Faith” HAP tenancies. [76617/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1083. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the latest guidelines issued to local authorities in relation to implementation of Section 39 (2)(e) of the miscellaneous Provisions Act 2014 which relates to “Good Faith” HAP tenancies. [76617/26]

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