Housing Schemes

161. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the inadequate income eligibility limits for social housing in Cavan and Monaghan, if he will have these income limits increased without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4547/26]

164. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social and affordable homes delivered in Waterford in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/26]

178. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the Starter Homes Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/26]

181. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of social housing tenants in Galway city and county experiencing housing maintenance issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/26]

185. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Offaly; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4948/26]

186. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the supply of affordable purchase properties and plans to reform the Affordable Purchase Fund. [4549/26]

192. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to ensure thatch cottages remain part of our rural vernacular by supporting thatch cottage owners who face prohibitive insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4946/26]

200. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new build social homes currently in the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5010/26]

201. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with particular reference to arrangements involving the OCCU in partnership with South Dublin County Council, the statutory basis for the use by local authorities of third-party agencies, either on a stand-alone basis or in partnership with local authorities, in the delivery and management of cost-rental tenancie…

204. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the low number of affordable purchase homes available in Dublin North-West, his plans to scale up the delivery of affordable homes in areas that are in dire need; his plans in Dublin North-West in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5061/26]

210. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to engage with the pillar banks and the first home scheme to develop a support for first-time buyers seeking to purchase and renovate derelict or long-term vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4925/26]

212. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made in delivering affordable purchase and cost-rental housing in Cork; the number of schemes approved and commenced to date; and if additional sites or funding streams are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4139/26]

224. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he will take to ensure that the process for applying for a vacant property refurbishment grant is as streamlined as possible to encourage an increase in the level of uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/26]

227. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount provided to Galway City Council under the local authority affordable purchase scheme in 2025; the number of units provided with this money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4939/26]

237. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the allocation for the 2026 social housing acquisition programme in Longford, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3760/26]

240. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated to Kilkenny County Council for tenant-in-situ in 2025; the amount of this which was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4250/26]

241. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his priorities for affordable housing in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4867/26]

242. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that there are still no plans to deliver affordable housing projects in County Donegal; and the way in which his Department can work with Donegal County Council to address this serious failure. [3634/26]

252. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm the draw down of funding by Cork County Council under the tenant-in-situ scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5049/26]

260. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated to Carlow County Council for tenant-in-situ in 2025; the amount of this which was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4251/26]

263. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update of the expansion of the ready to build scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4887/26]

267. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reports, analysis or other information his Department has received in relation to the impact of the accommodation recognition scheme on the private rental market; the engagements he has had with other Government Departments, State agencies or any other third party in respect of this scheme; and if he will mak…

401. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current income limits that apply for social housing applicants in counties Cavan and Monaghan; whether he will amend those limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5186/26]

418. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Kilkenny; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/26]

419. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Carlow; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5299/26]