Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

When will the vacant homes officers be full time in all the local authorities? Does the Minister have a view on a one-stop shop for dealing with vacancy? Can that be brought in? There is a lot of frustration for people going through the different processes and the bureaucracy. The difficulty is not just the costs but the whole process. Has any analysis or assessment been done of any potential downsides of the regulations? If so, will the Minister share that analysis? We are aware of the benefits. If there is no potential downside or concern, why is the Minister looking at a time-limited exemption as opposed to a permanent change?