Written answers
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government
- Housing Schemes
9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for the expansion of the local authority home loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12856/25] - Housing Provision
14. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures he will take to increase the availability of affordable housing in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on... - Housing Schemes
16. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of tenant in situ applications approved in Cork city and county for the months of November and December 2024 and... - Rental Sector
17. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his proposals to support renters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12939/25] - Housing Policy
19. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which he intends to promote modern methods of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12906/25] - Housing Provision
20. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans in place for the provision of affordable housing in Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the... - Vacant Properties
21. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government in view of the potential for vacant homes, as identified in census 2022, to contribute to housing supply with minimal... - Housing Schemes
22. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the tenant in situ scheme will be operational again for local authorities to purchase houses for families facing eviction;... - Housing Provision
23. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the specific measures that will be used to ensure that the increased housing targets of 50,500 homes annually between 2025 and... - Defective Building Materials
24. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will bring forward amending legislation to ensure homeowners approved for a defective block remediation grant can avail... - Housing Provision
25. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new homes completed in the Athenry-Oranmore, Ballinasloe and Tuam local electoral areas in 2024; his expectations... - Housing Schemes
26. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to confirm whether a house that was sale agreed under the tenant in situ scheme before the scheme expired can still complete... - Housing Provision
27. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing projects submitted to his Department by Kilkenny County Council and by Carlow County Council that are... - Planning Issues
28. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware of IPAS developers circumventing the planning process, and if he will take action to end this practice. [12474/25] - Land Development Agency
29. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the total number of hectares of land owned by local authorities which is zoned for housing nationwide by each local authority,... - Housing Schemes
30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to report on the extra €265 million funding recently announced for housing acquisitions; and if he will make a statement... - Water Services
32. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to clarify if a local authority can refuse to take in charge a housing estate where the wastewater treatment facility has not... - House Sales
33. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing units purchased by international investment funds in Ireland, in each of the past ten years and to date... - Housing Provision
34. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will commence the delivery of affordable housing projects across County Donegal. [11848/25] - Defective Building Materials
35. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will commence a survey to establish the number of defective concrete block homeowners in counties Donegal, Mayo, Sligo,... - Planning Issues
36. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he is taking to ensure that additional land is zoned for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Defective Building Materials
37. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address the shortcomings of the enhanced defective block grant scheme which continue to have a significant impact... - Planning Issues
38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to require local authorities to facilitate a pre-planning meeting for every new significant residential, community... - Housing Schemes
39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when communication to the councils can be expected as to when the tenant in situ scheme will reopen, along with the eligibility... - Housing Policy
40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will review the income eligibility rule for social housing support, which assesses income over an average of the past 12... - Planning Issues
41. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he plans to update the 2005 sustainable rural housing planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Regeneration Projects
42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether the town centre first model will be applied to suburban villages in Dublin west. [12026/25] - Housing Schemes
43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government If there are plans to increase funding for the housing adaptation grant for council tenants who require urgent home adaptations... - Homeless Accommodation
44. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for a timeline and action plan for meeting the targets to work towards ending homelessness, as agreed in the Lisbon... - Housing Policy
45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he proposes to take regarding research received by his Department from the Housing Agency on Social Housing; and if... - Renewable Energy Generation
48. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will introduce planning guidelines for solar farms in line with the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will... - Vacant Properties
50. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address the fact more than 88,000 homes are currently vacant, in view of data showing that over 2,000 homes were... - Housing Policy
51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the provision of allocated housing for those who work in front-line public sector jobs, including teachers, nurses... - Planning Issues
52. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of active strategic development zones of which his Department is aware, and the number planned over the next five... - Departmental Offices
56. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to confirm when he will establish the Strategic Housing and Infrastructure Delivery Office, as outlined in the Programme for... - Defective Building Materials
57. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to legislate for and implement a comprehensive remediation scheme including retrospective payments for defective... - Housing Provision
58. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the measures he is taking to increase housing supply in Kerry, including social housing; and if he will... - House Sales
65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of homes prevented from bulk sale in Meath since May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12616/25] - An Ghaeltacht
66. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government cad é stádas na dtreoirlínte pleanála don Ghaeltacht; cén uair a fhoilseofar na treoirlínte; agus... - Regeneration Projects
67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the publication of the call for the next round of funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.... - Vacant Properties
68. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of properties approved for a vacant property refurbishment grant, by local authority; the number of grants paid in... - Planning Issues
70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will apply the local authority contribution waiver to planning applications for the development of housing, which were... - Local Government Reform
71. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the local democracy task force will be convened; if he intends to review the number and distribution of councillors across... - Housing Schemes
73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the long-term social housing leasing scheme in the context of expenditure and a shortage in housing... - Housing Provision
80. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on any discussions his Department has had with Dublin City Council or the Land Development Agency in relation to... - Homeless Accommodation
82. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures being taken to enhance support services and accessibility to emergency accommodation for homeless families; and if... - Traveller Accommodation
83. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new traveller specific accommodation units delivered in 2024, by local authority area; the average cost per unit... - Water Services
84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how he will prioritise water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver the capacity to facilitate housing development in our... - Housing Provision
85. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the allocation of cost-rental properties in Dublin west for essential workers. [12025/25] - Derelict Sites
86. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address dereliction; if he will engage with Galway County Council regarding a site (details supplied); and if he... - Wind Energy Guidelines
88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on wind energy guidelines; for a timeline for publication; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a... - Housing Provision
89. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures being taken to accelerate the delivery of social and affordable housing in the Dublin Bay north constituency; if... - Planning Issues
90. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the discussions had with local authorities regarding the dezoning of brownfield sites that have previously been zoned for... - Statutory Instruments
91. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has any plans to review, revoke or expand SI 376/2023 - Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4)... - Heritage Projects
93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the establishment of initiatives that will protect our maritime cultural heritage, as committed to in... - Housing Provision
94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether he, the Department or the Gníomhaireacht Forbartha Talún has had any negotiations or discussions with... - Heritage Projects
95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the grant support available for the provision of expert conservation advice to private owners of vacant... - Housing Provision
100. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide the final quarter social and affordable housing figures for 2024, including the full-year figures for social new... - Water Services
101. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to update the National Development Plan to ensure adequate water and other infrastructure to facilitate the... - Architects Register
103. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to establish a statutory register for competent architectural technologists; and if he will make a statement on the... - Homeless Persons Supports
104. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government in view of the recent report from Depaul Ireland and Mental Health Reform, which highlights that half of homeless individuals... - Housing Policy
106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the supports in place for persons who are victims and survivors of domestic abuse with accrued time on the housing list, but... - Vacant Properties
110. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are plans to introduce or expand urban renewal schemes to rejuvenate town centres as part of new housing...
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