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Joe Neville Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
157. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all social housing projects that have been completed in Kildare in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37568/26]
Thomas Gould Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
158. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on delivery of the north-west quarter regeneration in Cork. [37511/26]
Joe Neville Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
159. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any proposed new social housing developments for Kildare in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37569/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
160. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has undertaken in relation to planning exemptions under proposed short-term lets legislation; when he will publish new planning guidance to give greater clarity to the short-term letting sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37217/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
161. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his engagements with representative countryside, conservation and rural stakeholder organisations, farming organisations, hunting associations and game management groups regarding proposed EU restrictions on lead ammunition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37538/26]
Barry Ward Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
162. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the provision of allocated housing for those that work in frontline public sector jobs including teachers, nurses and members of An Garda Síochána; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37222/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
163. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund will support towns in Kildare North that were previously outside the URDF thresholds, such as Kilcock, and those that have been approved for URDF previously such as Maynooth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37557/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Oral 19 May 2026 · to Housing
164. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an updated timeline for the delivery of the retrofit scheme to all social housing units in County Louth and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
165. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the work of the Local Democracy Taskforce; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37503/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
166. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when updated rural housing guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37216/26]
Séamus McGrath Oral 19 May 2026 · to Housing
167. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline a timeframe for the upward revision of social housing qualifying income limits. [37496/26]
Paul Murphy Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
168. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reverse the decision not to proceed with regenerating the Oliver Bond flats; if he will prioritise repairs and regeneration of dilapidated Dublin flat complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37234/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
169. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position on the review of the housing assistance payment scheme; when it will be concluded and the report published; how quickly the report’s recommendations will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37525/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
170. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the specific statutory provisions currently used to restrict or prohibit private domestic turf cutting by households, including in cases involving claimed traditional or inherited turbary rights; and to provide the number of instances in which such provisions were applied in enforcement actions against private individua…
Charles Ward Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
171. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commit to funding targeted support hubs for children and families impacted by the defective concrete crisis, given that children and families are experiencing significant trauma, psychological distress and instability as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29466/26]
Catherine Ardagh Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
172. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will expedite the approval and funding process for a regeneration project (details supplied); to address the urgent living conditions of residents; if he will commit to a clear timeline for the commencement of works; and if he recognises that the complex community needs and overcrowding within the complex necessitate a fl…
David Cullinane Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
173. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new homes commenced in Waterford in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36678/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
174. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to ensure there is adequate public greenspace, playing pitches and playgrounds in growing communities in County Meath; the measures his Department is taking to support the delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37327/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
175. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of reported cases in each of the past five years where individuals or households were prevented, stopped, or directed to cease private domestic turf cutting; to provide a breakdown of these cases by county, land designation (including SAC, NHA, raised bog or undesignated land, and the legal basis invoked in each case; a…
Michael Healy-Rae Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
176. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when will revised rural planning guidelines be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37501/26]
Pa Daly Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
177. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to mitigate against the impact of the Iran war on the supply and price of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37567/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
178. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to address the lack of affordable housing in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37326/26]
Paul Murphy Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
179. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he supports proposals to review local authority tenants’ rents every one-to-two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37232/26]
Colm Burke Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
180. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to establish a new procedure for large developments where developers can engage with Uisce Éireann and Local Authority Planners to ensure that services can be delivered in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37229/26]
Edward Timmins Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
181. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage will he expedite revised Rural Planning Guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37564/26]