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Government’s plan to allow landlords to rent out modular units adjacent to the principal private residence under the proposed revised exempted development guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37482/26

relation to the plan to allow landlords to rent out modular units adjacent to the principal private residence under the revised proposed exempted development guidelines. The reason I ask is because there are a number of loopholes with the licensee system and the protections that are there

have to be made. As regards the planning in terms of the exemptions and so on, it is a major package of exempted development regulations to reduce planning bureaucracy. Planning bureaucracy has slowed us down in terms of housing provision. This will speed up delivery of additional

potentially opening the door to the exploitation of vulnerable renters in the private rental market. Yes, we need more flexibility for exempted development but allowing landlords to rent these units out is not acceptable. This will lead to poor-quality expensive rental accommodation. It is absolutely outrageous

ensure that we get these revised guidelines right. I take public consultation seriously. There was public consultation over the summer on exempted development and over 920 submissions were received. I have reviewed all of those so I take on board what has come in. It helps formulate

working to cut red tape and simplify the process in removing items that do not need to be planning system through exempted development. Of course, the implementation of the national development plan and the national planning framework will rely heavily on our planning system. We have

measures to try to increase supply. It is why we have taken the decision on planning permission extension and on making more developments exempt from planning, particularly in gardens, attics and the like. It is why we published, and got through this House, a new national planning

country. Of course, this is the latest in a series of announcements to be made, which includes extending planning permissions, expanding exempted developments, extending the role of the Land Development Agency, the new national planning framework to have more zoned land and, very shortly, significant capital

Perfect. The Department is undertaking a review of the exempted development provisions, which will provide further options for provision of housing. A public consultation process will commence this month and updated regulations will come into force later this year. The commencement of Part 17 of the Planning

issue of exempted development was raised and we dealt with it at the Cabinet subcommittee at the beginning of the week to set in train measures to facilitate that. I welcome what appears to be a broad welcome from the Opposition as well in respect of that

applied for within 6 months of the provision commencing". I do appreciate that "The planning authority must be satisfied that the development will be completed within a reasonable time, and if the duration is extended under this provision the works must commence within 18 months … direct input for people on the ground. Other works that have been carried out have gone for consultation now, such as the exemptions for development. This is going to be a very welcome development for our local authorities because the planning departments of our local authorities

measures that support jobs and growth. The measures announced in the budget, such as the enhancements to the research and development tax credit, the participation exemption and audiovisual incentives, will protect jobs and build on our progress, enhancing our country as one with which and in which … homes, I am exempting the rental profits arising from homes that fall within the cost-rental scheme from corporation tax. This exemption will apply to developments that are designated as falling within the cost-rental scheme by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

changed. That is all I am saying. That realisation then informs different responses. When, for example, we came forward with the exemptions for developments in gardens and so on, our proposal was lampooned. However, that proposal could provide a solution for a certain group of people. Everything

build within their gardens. I note that under pillar 1 of the housing plan, action 4.8 commits to increasing the number of development types exempt from planning permission. When is this coming in? Will there be clear boundaries in terms of the scope? It should

exempting the rental profits arising from homes that fall within the cost-rental scheme from corporation tax. This exemption will apply to all developments that are designated as falling within the cost-rental scheme by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage from on or after … industry practices, for example, in the areas of outsourcing and qualifying expenditure definitions. It will also set a pathway for development of innovation supports. Participation Exemption I am committed to delivering tax simplification for businesses. Last year, a participation exemption for foreign dividends was introduced to simplify

living-over-the-shop accommodation, up to a maximum of nine residential units. The Government also amended the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to include an exemption for the change of use of vacant commercial buildings, including vacant pubs. This exemption has now been extended … local authorities received 1,457 notifications from developers intending to avail of the exemptions. If acted on, this would result in 3,429 new homes across the country. A compulsory purchase order, CPO, activation programme was also launched by the Department of housing in April

affordable developments, to reduce delays and professional duplication, while maintaining compliance with Building Regulations and Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014; — reform rural housing guidelines, to permit housing on family-held farmland for more than one family member, subject to percolation and safety standards; — reform planning exemption regulations … Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; — introduce a streamlined approval of Part I, Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, exemption under Croí Cónaithe, where there have been no prohibition notices linked to the property in the last seven years; — reform procurement thresholds within

missing climate targets; — the Government has proposed legislation that will fundamentally undermine the functioning of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act, by exempting carbon intensive projects from scrutiny under that Act; — the Government intends to increase Ireland's reliance on fossil fuels through the creation … Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025, seeks to pre-empt scrutiny of this project under Section 15 of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act, suggesting that the Government understands that it is not compliant with Ireland's climate targets; — an LNG terminal will lead to locked

that there is a lot of social housing, AHB, development happening at present but as I understand it, they are exempt from section 48 development levies. The very tool a local authority like the city council or others would use to fund the installation of community

exemptions to the rule on providing 20 childcare places for every 75 new dwellings. For example, one-bedroom apartments are exempt. Also, if developers say that there is a crèche nearby, then they do not necessarily have to include a crèche in their development even though

affordable housing to help us and the Government bring up our housing stock and reduce our housing crisis, should be exempt from this tax. The developer is actively pursuing it and is trying to do the right things to have property built and services … site. Surely there should be an exemption for this type of person. We are tinkering around with this. I do not want to be offensive to anyone because great credit is due to people who write Bills in the House, in particular those in the Opposition

recognise the Minister of State's position on it. I welcome the work done to date by Government on planning exemptions relating to backyard development, but we need to go further. I have said repeatedly and say it again that there is a place for these types

move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to exempt external wall insulation from planning permission, with the exception of certain limited circumstances. This Bill is inspired by a particular case, that of Clive

frustrate the planning system to prevent developments that we so desperately need from going ahead. This Bill will help to ensure those developments are not lost while the legal process continues. I will also focus on other planning issues while the Minister of State is before … time a planning Bill is before the House it will be on that exact issue. We are talking about the exemption in respect of backyard developments, but we should go beyond that. I have said it so many times here and I will say it again that

brainer. What is needed is simple to do, especially with new developments, but it could also be done with many old developments. The Minister floated an idea some time ago which gave great hope to people who live in cabins and behind houses in different areas … meeting last night by the county manager to say the council, had erred in granting a section 5 exemption to a greedy, shabby, shoddy developer with a company brought in from Spain with declared capital of €120. We now we find it has all fallen into

Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the public consultation on exempted development regulations will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/25

Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new exempted development will go for public consultation; the timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38961/25

bicycles and personal powered transporters measuring no more than 1.4m in height and 4m2 in area would be classified as exempted development and not require planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35772/25

Housing, Local Government and Heritage his view on considering the inclusion of critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants in the new exempted development regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30445/25

Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if wooden bicycle sheds, constructed in front gardens, are exempted development for the purposes of the Planning and Development Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25946/25

Bord Pleanála's findings on an accommodation facility (details supplied) referred by Kildare County Council for a property which is not an exempt development facility for IPAS; and if he would review this contract, given that both An Bord Pleanála and Kildare County Council believe this location

Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that Dublin City Council is considering removing the exemption from development levies from cost rental developments funded by his Department; and if he is concerned about this proposal given as this would

Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the proposed planning exemptions for residential development will include attic conversions; if national standards will apply uniformly across all local authorities; and the extent to which individual councils will retain discretion in applying such

Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if exemptions exist for local authority planning development fees; if medically adapted extensions to properties are included in exemptions; the process to apply for exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Planning and Development Act 2024 draft exempted regulations will be published; and when the public consultation period is set to commence. [5744/25

asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to further extend the Article 10(6)(a) exemptions under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), which are due to end on 31 December 2025; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to account for the historic development of the Irish-language exemption policy in the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20037/26

asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has, or intends to, apply for a State aid exemption for the purposes of the development of the strategic floating LNG facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13099/26

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for details of any plans of his Department to introduce a rural exemption or tiered contribution model for development fees, in recognition of the disparity in service provision between urban and rural applicants. [47064/25

details supplied) given that this is not purely accommodation, rather quasi-detention and likely falls outside the “hotel emergency reception” exemption and would be considered unauthorised development unless retrospective planning permission is granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37702/25

Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider adding public art as planning exempt under the revisions of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (details supplied). [51361/26

Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of XL bully certificate of exemptions given both nationally and within DLR County Council since the introduction of the XL bully ban, in tabular form. [20875/25

will explore the use of alternative data sources, such as those held by the Charities Regulator, to develop an estimate of the tax expenditure associated with charitable exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52284/25

considers it consistent with his responsibilities that the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, at Head 12, exempts itself from section 15 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, which requires public bodies to take account of national climate objectives; whether this

Environment the number of pieces of legislation, functions of agencies or public bodies that are now exempt from section 15 of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015. [28011/26

premises (details supplied), as accommodation for international protection applicants is operating under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act; and if so, for details of when this exemption is due to expire. [45730/25

each of the seven large-scale international protection accommodation service centres that are proposed to be exempted from normal planning requirements under the General Scheme of the Planning and Development Act (Planning Status of State Sites) Amendment Bill 2025; and to confirm the current operational status

legal basis on which the use of locations (details supplied) proceeded without planning permission or exemption being sought; and if his Department accepts that this sets a precedent for future developments [50560/25

Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the case of a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; if this school is exempt from applying for CLAR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9088/25

Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether the vehicle adaptation scheme currently under development will be limited to supports for adapting a vehicle only; whether the tax relief and toll road exemptions that currently apply under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme be phased