Parliamentary questions

399. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant homes in the State that are valued at more than one million euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29277/26]

400. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the measures residents can take if they are not satisfied with a property managing agent and/or the owners management company in a residential development whereby they are being invoiced for enhancement works that are not being carried out; and whether he plans to bring forward future guidelines and/or regulations…

401. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's definition of vacant and dereliction for homes. [29329/26]

402. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the housing options available to individuals who have been refused admission to their local authority housing list as their income puts them over the threshold, who have been renting long term but must vacate their current tenancy and who have a medical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29339…

403. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the progress of the working group established by his Department to examine changes to the codes of conduct for local authority and approved housing body tenancies allowing tenants to have pets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29391/26]

404. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage to detail the communication his Department has had with local authorities and approved housing bodies regarding changes to the codes of conduct for local authority and approved housing body tenancies allowing tenants to have pets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29392/26]

405. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a membership breakdown of the working group established by his Department to examine changes to the codes of conduct for local authority and approved housing body tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29393/26]

406. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage to provide an updated timeline for the completion of the review of the code of practice regarding pets in local authority and approved housing body tenancies; if it is still on track for its scheduled for completion by H2 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29394/26]

407. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage to advise if the Vacant Above the Shop Grant will be made available to micro companies to ensure the widest take-up of this initiative to ensure it is a success, ensuring new and small businesses are not locked out of providing much needed accommodation in rural towns, especially in towns where there is a lot …

408. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for delays in the processing of land registration applications, including amendments relating to boundary errors; the reason requests to expedite such applications are now accepted only from legal representatives; if he is aware of the additional legal costs to applicants as well as the impact these …

120. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1828 of 14 April 2026, concerning Moanveanlagh bog, if there are ongoing investigations into finding alternative sites; if the compensation scheme will end in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28819/26]

121. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage his views on whether it is reasonable to expect a person whose income is below the social housing eligibility threshold to pay for accommodation in a hotel or hostel while they are homeless; if there is a legislative basis for a local authority to refuse homeless services to a person based on their employment…

122. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the number of legal actions against his Department that have been resolved without going to court in line with the 2023 State Litigation Principles; if his Department is fully applying the State Litigation Principles in seeking to resolve any current or outstanding legal actions; and if he w…

123. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1691 and 1695 of 14 April 2026, the number of new staff sanctioned for hire in Kildare County Council, Kerry County Council, Fingal County Council and Meath County Council in 2026, and of new hires realised in 2026 to date. [28844/26]

124. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the body or bodies responsible for compiling and publishing the monthly homelessness figures; the methodology and data sources used in their preparation, including the role of local authorities and the Pathway Accommodation and Support System; the definition of homelessness applied in these reports; and if he …

125. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will confirm the eligibility of small local, family-owned businesses for the vacant above-the-shop grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28881/26]

126. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the existing derelict sites levy can be applied as a charge on the site. [28903/26]

127. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether it is possible to pro-rata charge the derelict sites levy from the date of valuation. [28904/26]

128. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the new derelict sites tax whether he has considered compulsory sale orders. [28905/26]

129. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware that local authorities are applying derelict site levy waivers on the grounds of goodwill gestures; and whether this is allowed. [28906/26]

130. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether provision exists for the negotiation of payment of a derelict sites levy to reduce the amount paid and waive the remainder. [28907/26]

131. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28923/26]

132. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department;…

133. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any review is ongoing in relation his Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in his Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28959/26]

134. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the funding that is being provided to Local Authorities to support the management of the derelict sites register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28972/26]