Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding management companies and the substantial annual fees charged by them in respect of new housing developments, including affordable houses; if local authorities have been advised in respect of such charges being built into the purchase contract for homeowners; if these charges are in order, especially for houses; if regulations govern this area; his proposals for legislation and regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33615/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 97 of 25 October 2005.

Planning authorities have been asked by my Department for a report on their policies in regard to the attachment of conditions relating to management companies to planning permissions for various types of residential developments. On receipt of their responses, I intend to consider the question of further guidance in this matter.

It should also be noted that the Law Reform Commission is currently finalising a draft report on the law in regard to management of multi-unit developments, including the issue of management companies. The Government will consider any recommendations the final report makes including the necessity for new legislation in this area.