Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Housing for All: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed)

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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Yes, I am aware of that as well. Turning to Deputy McAuliffe's query regarding cost rental, with tenants in situ, this scheme is now in place, as are the changes to the first homes scheme, which was approved by the board of the designated activity company. We have had queries about this from people. These changes are to be routed through the local authorities and the Housing Agency is looking after these now. These changes, therefore, are in place on an administrative basis. I will write to the committee concerning An Bord Pleanála and any other outstanding items. I thank the members for all their engagement, input and the work, not just today but over this series of meetings. I look forward to receiving the committee's report.