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Question· writtenPQ 1082asked

1082. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the older persons housing financial contribution scheme; the reason for the curtailment or discontinuation of the scheme, if applicable; whether a review of the scheme has been undertaken; and if he will consider reinstating or expanding the scheme in view of its role in supporting older people to rightsize into more suitable accommodation while increasing the availability of housing stock for local authorities. [76583/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1082. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the older persons housing financial contribution scheme; the reason for the curtailment or discontinuation of the scheme, if applicable; whether a review of the scheme has been undertaken; and if he will consider reinstating or expanding the scheme in view of its role in supporting older people to rightsize into more suitable accommodation while increasing the availability of housing stock for local authorities. [76583/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1081asked

1081. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of meetings that have taken place and the dates of these meetings, between his officials and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the transfer of responsibility for the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 and related functions from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to his Department; the additional resources required by his Department to facilitate the transfer of these functions; when further meetings are due to take place; and the steps he is taking to resolve this matter. [76493/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1081. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of meetings that have taken place and the dates of these meetings, between his officials and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the transfer of responsibility for the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 and related functions from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to his Department; the additional resources required by his Department to facilitate the transfer of these functions; when further meetings are due to take place; and the steps he is taking to resolve this matter. [76493/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1080asked

1080. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the proposed revised national planning statement is expected to be brought before Government for approval; the current stage of its preparation; and if a target date has been set for its publication and implementation. [76486/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1080. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the proposed revised national planning statement is expected to be brought before Government for approval; the current stage of its preparation; and if a target date has been set for its publication and implementation. [76486/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1079asked

1079. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the apartment defects remediation scheme; the number of developments and residential units that have applied for, been approved for or received support; the measures being taken to protect apartment owners from remediation costs; whether changes to the scheme are under consideration; the role of engineers, surveyors and other construction professionals in assessing and certifying defects and remedial works; the challenges identified in implementing the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76474/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1079. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the apartment defects remediation scheme; the number of developments and residential units that have applied for, been approved for or received support; the measures being taken to protect apartment owners from remediation costs; whether changes to the scheme are under consideration; the role of engineers, surveyors and other construction professionals in assessing and certifying defects and remedial works; the challenges identified in implementing the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76474/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1078asked

1078. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received, the number of applications approved, and the number of applicants paid and properties completed under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, by county and year since the scheme launched, in tabular form. [76462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1078. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received, the number of applications approved, and the number of applicants paid and properties completed under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, by county and year since the scheme launched, in tabular form. [76462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1077asked

1077. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department and each agency and public body under its aegis maintain a supplier register or equivalent electronic record in which suppliers are assigned unique identifiers; the identifier types held by each body, including CRO registration numbers, VAT numbers and internally generated supplier IDs; whether these identifiers are recorded against individual purchase orders, contracts and payments; and, where no such identifier is maintained, the way in which suppliers are uniquely identified within the body's financial and procurement systems, in tabular form. [76256/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1077. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department and each agency and public body under its aegis maintain a supplier register or equivalent electronic record in which suppliers are assigned unique identifiers; the identifier types held by each body, including CRO registration numbers, VAT numbers and internally generated supplier IDs; whether these identifiers are recorded against individual purchase orders, contracts and payments; and, where no such identifier is maintained, the way in which suppliers are uniquely identified within the body's financial and procurement systems, in tabular form. [76256/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1076asked

1076. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department will introduce quarterly reporting and publication of actual expenditure incurred by each of the nine homelessness regions, broken down by expenditure category, including emergency accommodation and homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment and resettlement supports; whether the relevant lead local authorities currently record this expenditure on a quarterly basis; whether the existing annual reporting arrangements could be amended to provide quarterly returns; and if not, the specific legal, technical or administrative reasons preventing this. [76275/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1076. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department will introduce quarterly reporting and publication of actual expenditure incurred by each of the nine homelessness regions, broken down by expenditure category, including emergency accommodation and homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment and resettlement supports; whether the relevant lead local authorities currently record this expenditure on a quarterly basis; whether the existing annual reporting arrangements could be amended to provide quarterly returns; and if not, the specific legal, technical or administrative reasons preventing this. [76275/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1075asked

1075. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses constructed in the 1930s that have received funding under the Historic Structures Fund in each of the past five years; whether a dwelling built in the 1930s that is not included on a Record of Protected Structures is eligible for assistance under the scheme; and whether he plans to extend eligibility to historically and architecturally significant properties of this period that are currently excluded from support. [76374/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1075. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses constructed in the 1930s that have received funding under the Historic Structures Fund in each of the past five years; whether a dwelling built in the 1930s that is not included on a Record of Protected Structures is eligible for assistance under the scheme; and whether he plans to extend eligibility to historically and architecturally significant properties of this period that are currently excluded from support. [76374/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1074asked

1074. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the scheme to allow victims and survivors of domestic violence to transfer to a different local authority housing list and keep their time; and if people on HAP transfer lists will also be considered for same. [76282/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1074. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the scheme to allow victims and survivors of domestic violence to transfer to a different local authority housing list and keep their time; and if people on HAP transfer lists will also be considered for same. [76282/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1073asked

1073. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the challenges facing traditional circuses to access sites managed by local authorities and the impact this has had on restricting access by communities to the arts, culture and heritage. [76388/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1073. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the challenges facing traditional circuses to access sites managed by local authorities and the impact this has had on restricting access by communities to the arts, culture and heritage. [76388/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1072asked

1072. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any review of parks and open spaces policies in order to identify suitable sites in all counties for circuses. [76389/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1072. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any review of parks and open spaces policies in order to identify suitable sites in all counties for circuses. [76389/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1071asked

1071. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of HAP rates; and if changes are forthcoming this year to the rates and discretion levels. [76284/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1071. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of HAP rates; and if changes are forthcoming this year to the rates and discretion levels. [76284/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1070asked

1070. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to address the worsening homelessness crisis; and the recent engagement he has had with local authorities in this regard. [76285/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1070. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to address the worsening homelessness crisis; and the recent engagement he has had with local authorities in this regard. [76285/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1069asked

1069. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the social housing income eligibility thresholds. [76286/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1069. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the social housing income eligibility thresholds. [76286/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1068asked

1068. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If he intends to further fund Louth County Council with more resources to keep up with the growing demand for Housing Adaptation Grants which has resulted in the local authority having to close the schemes for applications due to funding constraints. [76287/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1068. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If he intends to further fund Louth County Council with more resources to keep up with the growing demand for Housing Adaptation Grants which has resulted in the local authority having to close the schemes for applications due to funding constraints. [76287/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1067asked

1067. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the number of hectares of forest removed already or to be removed in 2027 and in subsequent years in the Slieve Bloom mountains SPA to support conservation of the endangered hen harrier; and to provide details on the number of hectares of forestry to be removed in the Slieve Aughty mountains SPA, Mullaghanish to Musheramore SPA, Slieve Beagh SPA, Slievefelim to Silvermines mountains SPA, and the Stack's to Mullaghereirk mountains, West Limerick hills and Mount Eagle SPA to support hen harrier conservation. [76297/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1067. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the number of hectares of forest removed already or to be removed in 2027 and in subsequent years in the Slieve Bloom mountains SPA to support conservation of the endangered hen harrier; and to provide details on the number of hectares of forestry to be removed in the Slieve Aughty mountains SPA, Mullaghanish to Musheramore SPA, Slieve Beagh SPA, Slievefelim to Silvermines mountains SPA, and the Stack's to Mullaghereirk mountains, West Limerick hills and Mount Eagle SPA to support hen harrier conservation. [76297/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1066asked

1066. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the 9000 new build social housing delivered in 2025 by the following criteria; directly delivered by councils and AHBs on public land; turnkey acquisition; partnership development agreement on private land; and Part V. [76189/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1066. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the 9000 new build social housing delivered in 2025 by the following criteria; directly delivered by councils and AHBs on public land; turnkey acquisition; partnership development agreement on private land; and Part V. [76189/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1065asked

1065. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish the Q3 2026 social and affordable housing delivery data. [76190/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1065. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish the Q3 2026 social and affordable housing delivery data. [76190/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1064asked

1064. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide an increase in funding through the housing aid for the elderly scheme, housing adaptation scheme, and mobility aids grant scheme to Westmeath County Council (details supplied). [76361/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1064. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide an increase in funding through the housing aid for the elderly scheme, housing adaptation scheme, and mobility aids grant scheme to Westmeath County Council (details supplied). [76361/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1063asked

1063. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the capital funding available to local authorities to install, upgrade and maintain gates and access control systems in local authority flat complexes; whether such works are eligible under existing refurbishment or estate regeneration programmes; the amount drawn down by Dublin City Council for such works in each of the years 2024 to 2026; and if he will consider a dedicated funding stream to improve security for local authority tenants affected by anti-social behaviour. [76188/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1063. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the capital funding available to local authorities to install, upgrade and maintain gates and access control systems in local authority flat complexes; whether such works are eligible under existing refurbishment or estate regeneration programmes; the amount drawn down by Dublin City Council for such works in each of the years 2024 to 2026; and if he will consider a dedicated funding stream to improve security for local authority tenants affected by anti-social behaviour. [76188/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1062asked

1062. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the web link to his Department’s Q3 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, to state the planned publication date. [76113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1062. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the web link to his Department’s Q3 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, to state the planned publication date. [76113/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1061asked

1061. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department is building cyber resilience; and the strategy in place to address cyber attacks. [76145/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1061. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department is building cyber resilience; and the strategy in place to address cyber attacks. [76145/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1060asked

1060. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If his Department will consider the introduction of a rent to buy scheme for households who have previously been accommodated through the tenant in situ and are paying rent to a local authority. [76133/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1060. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage If his Department will consider the introduction of a rent to buy scheme for households who have previously been accommodated through the tenant in situ and are paying rent to a local authority. [76133/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1059asked

1059. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued guidance to designated local authorities administering the defective concrete blocks grant scheme regarding cases where competent building professionals fail or refuse to provide the final invoices, certificates or other documentation required to facilitate the release of grant payments; and whether a formal procedure exists for escalating complaints concerning such professionals. [76152/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1059. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued guidance to designated local authorities administering the defective concrete blocks grant scheme regarding cases where competent building professionals fail or refuse to provide the final invoices, certificates or other documentation required to facilitate the release of grant payments; and whether a formal procedure exists for escalating complaints concerning such professionals. [76152/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1058asked

1058. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 484 of 7 July 2026 (details supplied), the reason this deadline was not met; the specific issues have prevented publication, given that other Government Departments have already published their Q1 and Q2 2026 reports, with some having also published Q3 2026; whether he considers the continued delay an issue; the measures being taken to address the delay; and the specific dates by which the outstanding Q1, Q2 and Q3 2026 reports will be published. [76095/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1058. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 484 of 7 July 2026 (details supplied), the reason this deadline was not met; the specific issues have prevented publication, given that other Government Departments have already published their Q1 and Q2 2026 reports, with some having also published Q3 2026; whether he considers the continued delay an issue; the measures being taken to address the delay; and the specific dates by which the outstanding Q1, Q2 and Q3 2026 reports will be published. [76095/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1057asked

1057. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the payments listed by the Department of Social Protection under the Social Welfare Acts (Part4. Income that is not assessable) on the Government household means policy should be disregarded in all cases when calculating local authority and social housing schemes rent. [76021/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1057. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the payments listed by the Department of Social Protection under the Social Welfare Acts (Part4. Income that is not assessable) on the Government household means policy should be disregarded in all cases when calculating local authority and social housing schemes rent. [76021/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1056asked

1056. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current heritage and ownership status of a location (details supplied); whether his Department has a record of the site transferring from public to private ownership; if so, when; whether his Department has information identifying the current landowner; and the protections in place for the site. [75872/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1056. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current heritage and ownership status of a location (details supplied); whether his Department has a record of the site transferring from public to private ownership; if so, when; whether his Department has information identifying the current landowner; and the protections in place for the site. [75872/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1055asked

1055. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will exercise the power under section 21(9) of the Local Government Act 2019 to request from the chief executives of Cork City Council and Cork County Council the number of planning enforcement files on which Cork County Council performed functions (details supplied); the number of those files that remain open; the number in which an order of the court under section 160 of that Act has not been complied with; which authority currently holds each such file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75979/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1055. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will exercise the power under section 21(9) of the Local Government Act 2019 to request from the chief executives of Cork City Council and Cork County Council the number of planning enforcement files on which Cork County Council performed functions (details supplied); the number of those files that remain open; the number in which an order of the court under section 160 of that Act has not been complied with; which authority currently holds each such file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75979/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1054asked

1054. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cars, vans and other non-specialist vehicles owned or leased by his Department and public bodies under the aegis of his Department; and the total costs involved with respect to purchase and leasing of same. [75959/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1054. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cars, vans and other non-specialist vehicles owned or leased by his Department and public bodies under the aegis of his Department; and the total costs involved with respect to purchase and leasing of same. [75959/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1053asked

1053. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of appeals to An Bord Pleanála relating to solar installations on protected structures or within ACAs since October 2022; and the outcome of those appeals. [75842/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1053. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of appeals to An Bord Pleanála relating to solar installations on protected structures or within ACAs since October 2022; and the outcome of those appeals. [75842/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1052asked

1052. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications relating to solar panel installations within architectural conservation areas granted and refused since October 2022. [75841/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1052. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications relating to solar panel installations within architectural conservation areas granted and refused since October 2022. [75841/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1051asked

1051. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has undertaken a review, consultation or examination of the need for national guidance on solar installations on protected structures and within architectural conservation areas since the introduction of SI 493 of 2022. [75840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1051. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has undertaken a review, consultation or examination of the need for national guidance on solar installations on protected structures and within architectural conservation areas since the introduction of SI 493 of 2022. [75840/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1050asked

1050. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local-authority posts sanctioned by his Department in each year from 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026 that remain unfilled, broken down by local authority, functional area and year of sanction; the median time between departmental sanction and appointment; and the number of sanctioned posts subsequently withdrawn or allowed to lapse. [75900/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1050. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local-authority posts sanctioned by his Department in each year from 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026 that remain unfilled, broken down by local authority, functional area and year of sanction; the median time between departmental sanction and appointment; and the number of sanctioned posts subsequently withdrawn or allowed to lapse. [75900/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1049asked

1049. Deputy Peadar Tóibín 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. [75836/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1049. Deputy Peadar Tóibín 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. [75836/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1048asked

1048. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether 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, so that decisions are consistent across local authorities. [75835/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1048. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether 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, so that decisions are consistent across local authorities. [75835/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1047asked

1047. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Cork Boundary Alteration Implementation Oversight Committee established under section 18 of the Local Government Act 2019 has been dissolved; if so, the date of the order; whether any dispute or referral has been made to the Committee or to him under that Act concerning responsibility for planning enforcement files relating to the area transferred to Cork City Council; whether he has given any direction under section 5 of the Act in relation to such files; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75938/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1047. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Cork Boundary Alteration Implementation Oversight Committee established under section 18 of the Local Government Act 2019 has been dissolved; if so, the date of the order; whether any dispute or referral has been made to the Committee or to him under that Act concerning responsibility for planning enforcement files relating to the area transferred to Cork City Council; whether he has given any direction under section 5 of the Act in relation to such files; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75938/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1046asked

1046. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will request the Office of the Planning Regulator to examine, under its statutory review functions, the systems and procedures used by Cork City Council and Cork County Council for planning enforcement files arising from contraventions that occurred before the 2019 Cork boundary alteration; whether Part 11 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, when fully commenced, will provide additional means for a planning authority to give effect to a court order where the person bound by it has failed to comply over a period of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75940/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1046. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will request the Office of the Planning Regulator to examine, under its statutory review functions, the systems and procedures used by Cork City Council and Cork County Council for planning enforcement files arising from contraventions that occurred before the 2019 Cork boundary alteration; whether Part 11 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, when fully commenced, will provide additional means for a planning authority to give effect to a court order where the person bound by it has failed to comply over a period of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75940/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1045asked

1045. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department intends 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. [75833/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1045. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department intends 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. [75833/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1044asked

1044. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to section 31(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2019 (details supplied) whether it is his Department's understanding that Cork County Council remains the authority responsible for enforcing orders it obtained under section 160 of the Act of 2000 before that date in respect of land now within the city; whether any guidance or advice has issued to either authority on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75937/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1044. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to section 31(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2019 (details supplied) whether it is his Department's understanding that Cork County Council remains the authority responsible for enforcing orders it obtained under section 160 of the Act of 2000 before that date in respect of land now within the city; whether any guidance or advice has issued to either authority on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75937/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1043asked

1043. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has instructed local authorities to suspend financial contribution schemes for age friendly rightsizing due to an ongoing review by the Department. [75799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1043. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has instructed local authorities to suspend financial contribution schemes for age friendly rightsizing due to an ongoing review by the Department. [75799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1042asked

1042. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to assist Kildare County Council in dealing with the backlog of unauthorised development cases in County Kildare. [75570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1042. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to assist Kildare County Council in dealing with the backlog of unauthorised development cases in County Kildare. [75570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1041asked

1041. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of accelerated CALF provided to AHBs; and the number of individual projects that received accelerated CALF for the years 2015 to 2025, inclusive. [75555/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1041. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of accelerated CALF provided to AHBs; and the number of individual projects that received accelerated CALF for the years 2015 to 2025, inclusive. [75555/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1040asked

1040. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of AHBs that received accelerated CALF for the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [75558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1040. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of AHBs that received accelerated CALF for the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [75558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1039asked

1039. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of projects that received accelerated CALF; the number of projects commenced, the number of projects yet to commence; and the number of projects completed for the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [75559/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1039. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of projects that received accelerated CALF; the number of projects commenced, the number of projects yet to commence; and the number of projects completed for the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [75559/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1038asked

1038. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of accelerated CALF repaid for projects that received funds but subsequently did not commence for the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [75560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1038. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of accelerated CALF repaid for projects that received funds but subsequently did not commence for the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [75560/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1037asked

1037. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties that will be provided by Kerry County Council for people with a disability in each of the years 2026 to 2031, inclusive, in tabular form. [75679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1037. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties that will be provided by Kerry County Council for people with a disability in each of the years 2026 to 2031, inclusive, in tabular form. [75679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1036asked

1036. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the timelines for the rural planning guidelines to be published by his Department; and if he will outline whether his Department is considering changing guidelines around ribbon development. [75654/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1036. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the timelines for the rural planning guidelines to be published by his Department; and if he will outline whether his Department is considering changing guidelines around ribbon development. [75654/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1035asked

1035. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties that will be provided by each local authority for people with a disability in each of the years 2026 to 2031, inclusive, in tabular form. [75681/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1035. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties that will be provided by each local authority for people with a disability in each of the years 2026 to 2031, inclusive, in tabular form. [75681/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1034asked

1034. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of accelerated CALF approved in 2026; the number of individual projects approved; and the number of AHBs these projects relate to, in tabular form. [75561/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1034. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of accelerated CALF approved in 2026; the number of individual projects approved; and the number of AHBs these projects relate to, in tabular form. [75561/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1033asked

1033. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the legacy defects support scheme. [75567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1033. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the legacy defects support scheme. [75567/26]

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