565. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions his Department intends to undertake in relation to the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General review into the operation of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme. [73406/26]
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567. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount of money spent on salaries and allowances of agents who were employed to increase the number of people signed up to the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme as referenced in the Comptroller and Auditor General's review of the scheme; to provide a breakdown of the number of these agents employed for each of…
196. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his efforts to tackle dereliction. [68511/26]
469. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants who have availed of the €24,100 lump sum payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, by year, for a location (details supplied), in tabular form. [68357/26]
470. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants who have availed of the €24,100 lump sum payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, by year, for a location (details supplied), in tabular form. [68359/26]
471. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants who have availed of the €24,100 lump sum payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, by year, for a location (details supplied), in tabular form. [68358/26]
350. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if funding is available through his Department or The Heritage Council for the development of feasibility studies for tourism and heritage projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66495/26]
244. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on his Department's efforts to address deficits in wastewater infrastructure in the villages of Craughwell and Clarinbridge in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53744/26]
385. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has made an expression of interest in taking ownership of Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52663/26]
334. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applicants who have availed of the €1,500 annual payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, by year, since the creation of the scheme; the total number of new successful applicants who have availed of the €1,500 annual payment under the scheme by year since its creation, in tabular form; an…
191. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding an application made by Galway County Council to the housing activation office in respect of the next section of the Athenry Ring Road; the progress from his Department to Galway County Council in respect of the Athenry Ring Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49963/26]
520. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his efforts to tackle dereliction in conjunction with local authorities; his efforts to ensure the derelict sites levy is enforced and collected by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49780/26]
521. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he has taken in conjunction with local authorities to tackle dereliction; the further steps he has taken to ensure that the derelict sites levy is enforced and collected by local authorities with low levels of collection such as Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49781/26]
147. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his efforts to tackle dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46880/26]
188. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the measures his Department is considering to succeed the cessation of turf cutting compensation schemes as the payment period concludes for many applicants; if a replacement support is being considered; if so, the details of any such support or supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46881…
333. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress that has been made on wind farm guidelines; the stage the process is at; when the new guidelines will be in place; when a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48571/26]
204. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants who have availed of the €24,100 lump sum payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48266/26]
205. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants who have availed of the €1,500 annual payment under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48267/26]
206. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the total level of expenditure for the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme since its establishment; to provide an annual breakdown of this expenditure from its establishment to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48268/26]
598. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the price ceilings under the first homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45858/26]
142. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 392 of 19 February 2026, the measures his Department is considering to succeed the cessation of turf cutting compensation schemes as the payment period concludes for many applicants; if a replacement support is being considered; if so, the details of any such support or supports; and if he will…
1111. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his future plans for the First Home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43008/26]
156. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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 matter. [36514/26]
211. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the provision of affordable housing schemes in East County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36515/26]
745. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an application has been made to the Housing Activation Office in respect of the next section of the Athenry Ring Road; when a decision is expected to be made on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35204/26]