Housing Schemes

467. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a clear clarification of the tenant-in-situ policy concerning a family on a housing waiting list (HWL) in one area but who are in rented accommodation in an adjacent area, and are threatened with homelessness, if it should be the local authority in which the family lives or the local a…

473. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether that in cases in which a person is on the housing list in one local authority area, but in rented accommodation in an adjacent area, and is threatened with homelessness, that there should be a clear policy determining which local authority is responsible for administering tenant-in-s…

481. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for limiting eligibility under the Fresh Start provision of the local authority purchase and renovation loan (LAPRL) scheme to applicants who have lost ownership of a previous home due to relationship breakdown, insolvency, or bankruptcy. [49220/26]

482. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the provision does not extend to applicants who were required to sell or leave a previous home due to it no longer being suitable for a family member with a disability or additional needs who plan to obtain a derelict home but do not have the funds to start the work and refused mortgages through the b…

483. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is he aware of concerns that this may represent an unintended gap in the scheme, adversely affecting families with genuine housing need arising from disability-related circumstances (details supplied) [49222/26]

484. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider reviewing or amending the eligibility criteria to ensure that such families are not excluded from accessing the scheme on this basis of disability or additional needs (details supplied) [49223/26]

56. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for the current structure of the help-to-buy (HTB) scheme whereby two individuals purchasing a new home jointly, both of whom are in employment and paying tax, cannot each fully avail of the scheme as separate applicants; his views on whether this approach disadvantages dual-income households at a time of significa…

86. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will increase funding for the local authorities financial contribution scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47945/26]

87. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the cost rental tenant-in-situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48091/26]

94. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an increase in Part V housing stock to be available for affordable housing schemes in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47988/26]

97. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the tenant-in-situ scheme and other homeless prevention measures in Galway city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/26]

98. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the HAP review will be published and enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/26]

99. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to support the development of age-friendly housing within existing communities, allowing older people to remain close to family and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47608/26]

102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his expectations for starter home supports in 2026 in light of the significant increase in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48066/26]

105. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on engagement with lending institutions regarding the potential expansion of the first home scheme to include first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes; the progress made to date in this regard, any timelines for decisions or implementation; the expected impact such an extension would…

109. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review housing assistance payment limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48096/26]

114. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all local authorities are working off a national differential rent scheme; if not, the different schemes being operated currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47583/26]

118. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he considers council rents to be too low at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48201/26]

119. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the interaction his Department has had on the increase in rents for social housing tenants by South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46878/26]

123. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an updated on the affordable purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48092/26]

124. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on widening the income limits for qualification for affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48304/26]

125. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any plans for the development of affordable housing in Arklow, County Wicklow. [47895/26]

126. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority home loans issued, by county in 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of LAHLs, by county that have been refused for the same periods; the average household income by county, for those who have been refused a LAHL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48244/26]

129. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the croí cónaithe scheme the number of people who have applied, been approved, and been drawn down in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48041/26]

142. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the croí cónaithe scheme the number people have applied, been approved, and been drawn down in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48042/26]