Questions

824. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a fire station (details supplied) will be included in the new priority fire service infrastructural projects 2026-2030 given the inadequacy of the existing very old building which is not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12833/26]

695. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports or grants available to local authority tenants to replace exterior doors when the replacement of such is outside the scope of the rental agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9285/26]

726. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for affordable housing at a location (details supplied); given that there are plans to build further estates in the town and no affordable houses were made available for previous developments that are now under the control of Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/26]

280. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish details of the criteria needed for an accommodation provider (details supplied) to obtain the necessary planning permission in advance on new regulations coming into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8945/26]

622. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to move Offaly from grade 3 of the housing income eligibility and instead place them in grade 2; if he intends to reassess the income thresholds for social housing in Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5652/26]

149. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the powers local authorities have to pursue developers who do not finish housing estates in terms of lighting and roadways and footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4921/26]

199. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider financial support for unfinished housing estates, in terms of lighting and so on, where the bond is not paid, the developer is not still operating and homeowners are being left in limbo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4922/26]

376. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details on the new over the shop grant; who is eligible and the criteria for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3181/26]

397. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of preschool providers who operate under ECCE, and not previously paying rates, now being contacted by Tailte Éireann informing them that their buildings will be measured and assessed for the purpose of rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3116/26]

1411. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if funding is available to join the Peake Mantua Amalgamation GWS with Corracreigh GWS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74957/25]

599. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any financial supports available to a person seeking to buy a large derelict building in a town and develop apartments, to provide a number of apartments as private rented accommodation in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72183/25]

501. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the vacant properties grant applies to apartments; the additional supports which are available to those seeking to do up a derelict apartment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69644/25]

320. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for affordable housing schemes in County Galway; the location for same and the criteria to apply for said housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67439/25]

321. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for affordable housing at a location (details supplied); the criteria potential buyers will need to meet to be eligible to purchase; the way in which the process will work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67440/25]

352. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the guidelines in place for battery storage units, to protect communities, similar to the guidelines that have been in place for wind energy; if he is aware of local resident's concerns when planning for such facilities are sought; the safeguards which are in place for communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […

361. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the number of unfinished housing estates in counties Roscommon and Galway; the current taking-in-charge applications processed and underway in both counties; if he would consider putting in place a fund where a bond is not paid and the developer has walked away to ensure residents do not lose out; and if he will…

362. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of widespread local concerns in a town (details supplied) that has been left without an essential service; if he will reach out to the local authority on these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66910/25]

364. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if changes could be made to MyPay, which remunerates retained firefighters to close the gap from December 9 to January 23 where they are not paid for incidents, specials and drills for this period, which makes up nearly half of their pay, leaving them in difficult financial situations; if, in light of the difficulty to retain fir…

104. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to support renters in Roscommon and Galway facing very high rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65682/25]

119. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the affordable housing being made available to people living in counties Roscommon and Galway. [65683/25]

503. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there has been any increase in the housing adaption grants in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66549/25]

548. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is considering a new phase of supports for existing cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme applicants, as per a letter issued to said applicants earlier this year; the stage this consideration is at; when applicants will be informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65952/25]

552. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is considering a new phase of supports for existing cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme applicants, as per a letter issued to said applicants earlier this year; the stage this consideration is at; when applicants will be informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66034/25]

494. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the proposed new fire station in Clara, County Offaly. [64955/25]

1011. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider raising the threshold for social housing in Offaly or moving Offaly into band two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58069/25]