Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 912 of 15 May 2025, to further elaborate on possible future developments at a site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26145/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Rapid Build sites to which the Deputy refers have been future proofed insofar as the units have been developed to be compliant with building regulations and are of sufficient size to allow for alternative housing use. In addition, each site has roads, footpaths, street lighting and community facilities including a play area and green spaces, in line with Local Authority planning guidance. These design considerations at the outset ensure that the Rapid Build units have the potential for future use commensurate with their 60-year lifespan.

Each of the 11 Rapid Build sites are currently exempt from planning permission requirements as the units are being used to accommodate families who are fleeing the war in Ukraine.

A multi-stakeholder process has commenced to determine the long-term strategy for the sites post TPD. In tandem with the consideration of the feasibility of potential future uses, this work will explore planning regularisation at each site.