Robert O'Donoghue (Dublin Fingal West, Labour)
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508. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the transfer of responsibility for the regulation of owners’ management companies from the Department of Justice to his Department; and if he will confirm that this transfer will be completed before the summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57416/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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At present, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and his Department continue to have responsibility for the oversight of Owner Management Companies (OMCs) and related regulations.

Under Housing for All, to ensure that OMCs are financially sustainable, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (DJHAM) in collaboration with my Department is committed to making regulations under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (MUDs Act), with regard to both sinking funds and service charges. I understand that these Regulations are now at an advanced stage of preparation within that Department.

Under the Programme for Government, my Department will take responsibility for the Multi-Unit Development Acts to streamline support for owners’ management companies and improve oversight. A timeline for the transfer of functions from the DJHAM is being advanced and engagement between our Departments is ongoing to ensure this happens in a well-managed and efficient manner.