Paul Lawless (Mayo, Aontú)
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301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing assistance payment tenancies in County Clare that have ended due to landlords selling properties in the past 12 months; the number of such cases where a tenant-in-situ purchase was considered or completed by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23180/26]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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My Department does not hold the information requested in relation to the number of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) tenancies in County Clare that have ended due to landlords selling properties in the past 12 months. The administration of the HAP scheme is a matter for the relevant local authority.

The administration of acquisitions under the Second Hand Acquisitions Programme, including for tenancy sustainment (via tenant in situ), is delegated to local authorities. Accordingly, data on the number of applications received or refused by Clare County Council in any given year is not captured by my Department and should be sought directly from the local authority.

Paul Lawless (Mayo, Aontú)
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302. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of properties in County Clare registered or operating as short-term lets; the proportion of housing stock this represents in towns such as Kilkee; whether additional restrictions are being considered in areas experiencing housing shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23181/26]

Tom Brabazon (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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303. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when a response to representations will be issued (details supplied). [23187/26]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The reply to the representation referenced issued on the 24th March 2025.