Parliamentary questions

99. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the solar farm guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53896/25]

100. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has arranged for a structure to be put in place which will allow local authorities to engage with Uisce Éireann in order that services can be delivered in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53396/25]

101. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on plans to dramatically increase the supply of housing under the affordable housing scheme. [53566/25]

102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding to date allocated under the Rural Water Programme 2024–2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53745/25]

103. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the co-funding contribution expected of local authorities for the provision of wastewater infrastructure; if his Department will assist Galway County Council with their contribution for the Craughwell and Clarinbridge projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53888/25]

104. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the significantly increased housing targets for local authorities, if his Department will ensure that the local authorities are adequately resourced to deal with the expected increased volumes of planning applications. [53892/25]

105. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will revise the vacant homes grant scheme to make it more accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53575/25]

106. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reconsider his stance outlined in Parliamentary Question Nos. 384, 385 and 386 of 23 September 2025 (details supplied) regarding the regulation of licensee arrangements in rental accommodation in view of the exploitation outlined in Threshold's ‘Renting at the Frontier’ report launched 30 September 202…

107. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will support short term rental/family run self-catering businesses, and the rural tourism sector, by putting an exemption in place from planning for existing operators and treat those with four or less units in the same manner as B and Bs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53821/25]

108. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he intends to take to address the failure of some local authorities to implement national planning and rezoning recommendations in a timely and consistent manner; if he will publish details of the councils which are not complying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53756/25]

109. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the consideration which has been given, in view of the review of planning in rural areas, has been given to ensuring that people can build homes on their own land in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53456/25]

110. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes delivered and approved in County Laois under both the affordable purchase scheme and the first home scheme from 2022 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the proposed numbers for 2026 and subsequent years; the measures being taken to expand affordable housing options for working households above the …

111. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to reduce the time local authorities take in re-letting vacant homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53886/25]

112. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is evaluating to promote the conversion of older buildings for housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53283/25]

113. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the alignment of county development plans with the National Planning Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53885/25]

114. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of pilot sewage schemes in small villages that is being led by his Department; if his Department is open to the possibility of new developments using package sewerage treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53443/25]

115. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with a board (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53941/25]

116. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a new building project will commence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53893/25]

117. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the discussion he has had with local authorities regarding the vacant housing turnaround times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53576/25]

118. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of Phase 3 of the Ulster Canal; when works on this phase are expected to commence; and the estimated date of completion. [53807/25]

119. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant or derelict properties registered in Cork county from 2022 to 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53282/25]

120. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied with the level of funding provided for the tenant-in-situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53815/25]

121. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department intends to exercise its powers to directly rezone land where local authorities fail to do so in line with national housing and planning objectives; the legislative basis for such intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53757/25]

122. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the work of the multistakeholder group under his Department in respect of developer provided wastewater treatment plants, commonly called DPI, in housing estates that are not in the charge of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53725/25]

123. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he will take to reduce homeless figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53940/25]