Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I discussed this issue yesterday with the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. He is aware of the issue raised by the Senator and he understands the need for urgent address of it. In fairness, the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, has never said that he will do it "tomorrow". Rather, that is Senator Humphreys's interpretation of what the Minister said. In September, he said that he hoped to do it the next week. As I said, there is a delay owing to a legal issue arising and there was also a delay owing to the budget. The aim is to do next week or the week after at the latest. I can give the Senator a commitment that the process will be completed in the next week or so. As I said, the Minister never used the word "tomorrow" and I am not saying "tomorrow". It will happen next week.We want this done as it is a priority for the Government. We want to give people the option to be able to rent a home. For many that is not an option, meaning it is important we increase supply.

The Senator is correct that in certain cases it is not suitable that people have bought houses under certain conditions and discover there is an issue with adjoining properties or their apartment block. The Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, will be dealing with this in the next week.