James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the supports he is providing for affordable housing and cost rental; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35877/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Government is acutely aware of the housing challenges faced by many sectors of society. Housing for All, Ireland's housing plan to 2030, is the most ambitious and comprehensive housing plan in the history of the State. The Plan contains a suite of actions that have and continue to increase the provision of housing through accelerating supply and increasing the affordability of homes for our citizens.

Under the Programme for Government published in January 2025, the Government committed to introduce a new, all of government, national housing plan to follow Housing for All. This Department is currently examining that commitment, its implementation and the potential timeframe.

While work is being undertaken to progress a new housing plan which will build on progress to date, the measures detailed in Housing for All will continue to be progressed to accelerate and increase delivery of secure and affordable housing.

A list of affordable housing supports in place is available at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/0d279-doors-open/, this includes information on the schemes below. A number of these schemes can be combined, thereby providing additional affordability support.

• Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme
• First Home Scheme
• Local Authority Home Loan
• Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan
• Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
• Help to Buy
• Cost Rental Homes