Written answers
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government
- National Parks and Wildlife Service
11. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 18 September 2025, where he specifically states in his reply that “There... - Housing Provision
16. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide greater detail on how domestic violence is addressed within the Action Plan on Housing Supply and Targeting... - Planning Issues
17. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the review of the current exempted development regulations and specifically relating to increasing the size of... - Water Services
18. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which his new proposals for developer-provided water and wastewater infrastructure will avoid the problems... - Housing Provision
20. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the development of a single stage approval process for local authority housing developments; and if he will... - Traveller Accommodation
23. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware of regeneration plans for a Traveller housing scheme (details supplied), given regeneration has been promised... - Departmental Schemes
24. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timeframe for the announcement of changes to the vacant property refurbishment grant, including the new proposals for the... - Housing Policy
25. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timeframe for establishing and implementing the protocol in the new housing plan to allow households fleeing domestic,... - Emergency Planning
26. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the Office of Emergency Planning has reviewed plans for responding to heavy snow; and if he will make a statement on the... - Housing Policy
27. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the work of the Housing Activation Delivery Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65544/25] - An Ghaeltacht
29. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government cad go díreach é an moill ar na Treoirlínte Tithíocht Gaeltachta a bhí aontaithe ag an Roinn... - Housing Schemes
30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria from his Department whereby local authorities can deny the administration of the tenant-in-situ scheme to tenants... - Housing Provision
32. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how his Department is prioritising people with disabilities who have received notices to quit and who are at risk of entering... - Housing Schemes
33. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding being provided for housing adaptation grants in 2025 and the allocation for 2026; and if he will make a statement... - Derelict Sites
35. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if outstanding derelict site levies will be collected by Revenue; and if additional funding will be provided to local... - Wildlife Protection
36. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the work of his Department to review and update wildlife legislation; and if he will make a... - Water Services
37. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the work of the multi-stakeholder group under his Department in respect of developer provided... - Traveller Accommodation
38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the expert group on Traveller accommodation. [65684/25] - Planning Issues
40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on any recent tripartite engagements between his Department, Dublin City Council and the developers of the... - Local Authorities
42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the specific accountability measures that are being put in place to ensure that local authorities meet their housing delivery... - Homeless Accommodation
43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if additional supports will be provided by his Department so that extra capacity for homeless services in Limerick can be... - Land Development Agency
45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for a report on Land Development Agency activity in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65540/25] - Planning Issues
46. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to publish a summary of a report (details supplied) into planning irregularities in County Donegal. [65687/25] - Housing Schemes
47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable housing options which have been delivered to-date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the... - An Ghaeltacht
50. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government faoin dul chun cinn atá déanta ina Roinn chun Ráiteas Pleanála Náisiúnta le haghaidh... - Housing Schemes
51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is reviewing the approval and handover process involving local authorities and approved housing bodies, with... - Land Development Agency
52. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which the role of the Land Development Agency is being expanded under Delivering Homes, Building Communities; and if... - Waterways Ireland
53. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the estimated delivery timeframes for sub-phases of Phase 3 of the Ulster Canal project. [65817/25] - Rental Sector
54. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of individuals currently in receipt of HAP and RAS Payments; and the cost of each of these payments to the State.... - Housing Provision
56. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the provision of allocated housing for those that work in frontline public sector jobs including teachers, nurses... - Planning Issues
57. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure a clear and consistent approach to rural housing and rural planning; and if he will make a... - Heritage Projects
58. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the plans to conserve the high crosses at Monasterboice, County Louth, which are experiencing significant deterioration; if he... - Planning Issues
59. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline any involvement his Department will have with the special purpose vehicle established to implement the... - Local Authorities
60. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps his Department is taking to strengthen local authorities capacity to respond to tenancy management issues and... - Planning Issues
61. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is currently reviewing ways to reduce the duplication of planning applications needed to be attained to... - National Parks and Wildlife Service
63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures that the National Parks and Wildlife Service is taking to avoid pollution in saltwater lagoons; and if he will... - Housing Provision
65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the new measures contained in the housing plan to activate the SME builder developer sector to build more good quality homes... - Turf Cutting
69. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will issue an order to allow the cutting of turf at bogs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Housing Policy
70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which his Department’s new housing strategy will deliver additional cost rental housing units; and if he will... - Local Authorities
71. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he will take to prevent rent hikes by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65489/25] - Defective Building Materials
72. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will confirm whether the properties in Red Island, Skerries sampled by the Housing Agency meet the criteria for inclusion... - Housing Provision
73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the implementation of his housing plan, ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025-2030’,... - Local Authorities
76. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the plans he has to reform local government funding, in particular with regard to commercial rates. [65824/25] - Housing Provision
79. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to address the issue of void houses; if central funding to local councils will be increased to repurpose... - Wastewater Treatment
82. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will review the co-funding contribution expected of local authorities for the provision of wastewater infrastructure; if... - Heritage Sites
86. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the level of support available to protect and restore vulnerable built-heritage and... - Housing Schemes
88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of one bed, two bed, three bed and four bed houses that have been constructed or acquired by Cork City Council and... - Rental Sector
91. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address the rapid increase in short-term let listings with a provider (details supplied) in the Gaeltacht, given... - Road Network
93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is aware of the vital need for a second bridge in Celbridge; to provide an update on the project currently;... - Housing Schemes
94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which Delivering Homes, Building Communities will support the provision of modular homes; and if he will make a... - Housing Policy
95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for a draft National Planning Statement to replace the 2025 apartment guidelines; and if he will make a statement on... - Local Government Reform
96. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to re-introduce town councils; the way in which he will approach this; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Housing Policy
97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to ensure greater downsizing options for persons in private housing who wish to downsize their home; and if he will... - Housing Schemes
98. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider increasing the housing assistance payment thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65776/25] - Local Authorities
100. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timeline for moving to a proactive maintenance approach. [65561/25] - Housing Schemes
101. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the tenant-in-situ scheme for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; if he can commit to... - Special Areas of Conservation
102. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 18 September 2025, where he specifically states that “There are no plans... - Rental Sector
104. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to support renters in Roscommon and Galway facing very high rents; and if he will make a statement on... - Defective Building Materials
105. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will release the funds to allow Donegal County Council to remediate the huge amount of homes in their housing stock... - Housing Provision
106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his assessment of home completions in the first nine months of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65569/25] - A Vision for Change
107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to support affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65480/25] - Vacant Properties
108. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of derelict and vacant properties, to include houses, apartments and flats nationwide, that are across the State;... - Heritage Sites
109. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will commit to ensuring that tours of Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal return to being available every day; and if he... - Approved Housing Bodies
110. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his response to the report of the Approved Housing Body (AHB) Strategic Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Heritage Sites
111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update regarding the Government’s policy towards access to ancient archaeological sites; and if he will make a... - Environmental Policy
112. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the actions his Department, or organisations and agencies related to his Department, are taking with respect... - Housing Provision
116. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to ensure an adequate supply of family homes for young people, while acknowledging that this is not specifically... - Planning Issues
117. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to clarify his position on the publication of updated language planning guidelines; if he intends to publish draft Gaeltacht... - Housing Provision
119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the affordable housing being made available to people living in counties Roscommon and Galway. [65683/25] - Urban Development
121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for a progress update on the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58898/25] - Defective Building Materials
122. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the victims of defective concrete products scandals in Donegal, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, and Limerick do not receive... - Rental Sector
123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reports, analysis or other information his Department have received in relation to the impact of the accommodation... - Defective Building Materials
125. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will publish the Housing Agency’s report on defective concrete blocks in Fingal; the findings relevant to the Red... - State Bodies
127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will urgently authorise an increase in the number of personnel working at Tailte Éireann; to review the policy of... - Energy Conservation
128. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason a minimum BER standard for the private rented sector was not included in the new housing plan; when a minimum... - Urban Development
129. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his funding plans, such as the previous urban regeneration and development fund, to support local authorities in developing... - Planning Issues
130. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on his Department’s efforts to fulfil the Programme for Government’s commitment to establish a... - Housing Provision
131. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures his Department are putting in place to unlock the housing potential of the Saint Waleran's site at Gorey, County... - Proposed Legislation
132. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to require providers of public relations and communications services to political parties and...
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