Rory Hearne (Dublin North-West, Social Democrats)
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1390. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the implementation of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024 to earmark certain cost-rental units for local key workers, including teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43908/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Government is acutely aware of the housing challenges faced by many sectors of society. The Government's current housing plan, Housing for All, contains a suite of actions that have increased, and will continue to increase, the provision of housing through accelerating supply and increasing the affordability of homes.

The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024 included new provisions related to the Cost Rental sector aimed at improving access for certain cohorts, including those who may be categorised as local key workers such as teachers.

On 2 July, under the provisions of this Act, I made the Affordable Housing Act 2021 (Cost Rental Allocation Plan) Regulations 2025. These Regulations provide for the introduction of Allocation Plans for Cost Rental which can prioritise homes for those with a link to an area though residence, employment, or children’s education. This will support people to live and work in their local area.