Questions

641. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of the number of social and affordable housing units approved, commenced and completed in the Roscommon–Galway constituency in each of the years 2023 to 2026, by local authority area, in tabular form. [22319/26]

642. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the exact number of vacant and derelict properties identified in the Roscommon–Galway constituency; and the number brought back into use under the Croí Cónaithe and other schemes to date, in tabular form. [22320/26]

643. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average waiting time for social housing in Roscommon-Galway and the number of applicants currently on the housing list, broken down by need category, in tabular form. [22321/26]

255. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average processing time for vacant property refurbishment grant applications in Roscommon–Galway; the number of applications awaiting decision or payment; and the steps being taken to address delays. [17593/26]

623. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average re-letting time for vacant local authority dwellings in 2025, as reported in the local authority performance indicators, broken down by local authority. [5668/26]

624. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average all-in cost per social housing unit delivered in 2025 under Housing for All, disaggregated by build, acquisition, and leasing. [5669/26]

625. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties which were listed on local authority derelict registers as of 31 December 2025; and the number of compulsory purchase orders initiated and completed under the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015. [5670/26]

626. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average duration of planning appeals determined by An Bord Pleanála in 2025, as published in its Annual Report, broken down by development type. [5673/26]

627. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant homes identified in the Census 2022 and subsequent vacancy estimates; and what actions under Housing for All target these units. [5674/26]

145. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department is tracking the progression of commenced housing units through the construction pipeline, including build-out timelines and completion rates; and how this information is being used to identify and remove bottlenecks after commencement. [5000/26]

42. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific accountability measures that are being put in place to ensure that local authorities meet their housing delivery targets, given ongoing concerns from the construction sector regarding constant delays, objections, and bottlenecks in planning and approvals. [65829/25]

115. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms he will introduce, in light of the establishment of the Housing Activation Office, to monitor and enforce the performance of local authorities in progressing housing projects; and the way in which his Department intends to address councils that consistently fail to deliver homes in a timely manner. [65830/25]

616. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has reviewed current legislation governing solar and wind farms in the west of Ireland; the improvements being considered to support renewable energy development in Roscommon–Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61473/25]

617. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that has been allocated to mitigate storm-related damage in Roscommon and Galway following storms Amy and Éowyn; whether an assessment has been completed; the future-proofing measures being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61475/25]

618. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to increase commencement and completion rates of housing developments specifically in Roscommon-Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61481/25]

619. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being considered to improve housing affordability in Roscommon-Galway, particularly for first-time buyers and young families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61482/25]

26. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on whether Roscommon and Galway local authorities have been directed to reopen their development plans to re-zone land for housing; and the measures being taken to ensure compliance with Revised National Planning Framework. [53753/25]

59. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that Roscommon County Council is currently missing its housing targets by approximately 50 percent; the specific measures his Department will take to support Roscommon County Council in meeting the targets set out in its County Development Plan, which calls for an average of 392 new homes per year between 2022 and 2028…

672. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that have been taken to ensure that local authorities respond positively and proactively to the objectives of the National Planning Framework; and if he will outline how the revised framework is being integrated into local development plans to support sustainable growth, housing delivery, and balanced regional development.…

673. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the role the newly established Housing Activation Office will play in assisting local authorities to meet the housing targets set out in the Revised National Planning Framework; and the way in which this will accelerate delivery in areas of high demand. [48551/25]

674. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms in place to monitor local authority compliance with the objectives of the Revised National Planning Framework; and if performance indicators will be used to track progress on housing, infrastructure, and sustainability goals. [48552/25]

675. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the risks that have been identified that may impact the timely delivery of the National Planning Framework; and the mitigation strategies being pursued to ensure alignment with housing, infrastructure, and climate targets. [48565/25]

676. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way his Department is working with other Government departments and agencies to address labour capacity constraints in the construction sector; and the measures being considered to ensure that workforce availability does not become a bottleneck in achieving housing targets under Housing for All. [48567/25]

677. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on labour market forecasting related to housing delivery; and the way current and projected shortages in construction trades are being addressed. [48568/25]

678. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Modern Methods of Construction Action Plan; and the way these innovations are being integrated into public housing delivery under Housing for All. [48570/25]