191. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the operation of the croí cónaithe scheme in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/26]
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198. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications that have been approved for the vacant property refurbishment grant in Cavan and Monaghan since its introduction; the number of grants that have been paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17477/26]
207. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the vacant above the shop grant will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17539/26]
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]
174. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the introduction of a stage payment plan option for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and to assist individuals who are unable to meet the full cost upfront. [17458/26]
585. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process that was put in place to arrange for property registered to Cork County Council to be transferred to Cork City Council after the extension of the city boundary; the reason three houses in an area (details supplied) which have been vacant for over ten years remain registered to Cork County Council but are not in Cork City …
204. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the numbers of properties by rural and urban area in every local authority that availed of the vacant property refurbishment grant in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13279/26]
204. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details on a vacant property (details supplied); the purchase cost of the property; the total sum spent on refurbishment; the initial deadline for the refurbishment of these properties; when his Department approved the purchase; to set a timeline for the refurbishment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
716. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider extending the timeframe for completion of works under the vacant property refurbishment grant, given the current high demand for tradespeople; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9913/26]
266. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update as of January 2026 on the Programme for Government commitment to tackle vacancy and dereliction; the measures his Department have taken, and have planned, to further tackle vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8831/26]
268. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update as of January 2026 on the Programme for Government commitment to provide an ambitious grant system to tackle vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8833/26]
269. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update as of January 2026 on the Programme for Government commitment to improve the administration of the vacancy and dereliction grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8834/26]
270. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage as of January 2026, the number of positions that remain vacant in the housing section of Cork City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8835/26]
271. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage as of January 2026, the number of positions that remain vacant in the housing section of Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8836/26]
278. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a vacant property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8920/26]
90. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants and amount granted in vacant property refurbishment grants, by county, since the scheme launched to date in 2026, in tabular form. [6713/26]
91. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants and amount granted in vacant above the shop grants, by county, since the scheme launched to date in 2026, in tabular form. [6714/26]
92. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants and amount granted in expert advice grants, by county, since the scheme launched to date in 2026; and the number of additional grant applicants in respect of top-ups and the amount granted over the same time period, in tabular form. [6715/26]
97. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the new Department circular concerning the vacant home grant will be amended to allow companies to apply for the grant, as many small independent retailers are companies that own premises, but are precluded from applying for the scheme for apartments above shops and other similar properties; and if he will make a statement on the…
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]
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]
645. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a house constructed in 2009 and not completed or lived in would be considered eligible for the vacant property grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6026/26]
652. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average time between an application received and a grant issued for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6140/26]
653. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for the vacant property refurbishment grants received, broken down by local authority, by month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6141/26]
180. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to support local authorities to tackle vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/26]