1048. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the average and median time taken, over the past five years, from a property becoming vacant to classification as surplus, offer to the Land Development Agency, circulation on the State Property Register, and final disposal. [29848/26]
Topics / Vacant Properties
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsVacant Properties
351 questions from 94 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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1049. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of properties offered by the Health Service Executive to the Land Development Agency in each of the past five years; the number accepted; and the number declined. [29849/26]
1050. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant or surplus residential properties transferred to other State bodies through the State Property Register in each of the past five years; and the end use of such properties where known. [29850/26]
1051. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of Health Service Executive residential properties disposed of on the open market in each of the past five years; the total proceeds realised; and whether these disposals were benchmarked against independent market valuations. [29851/26]
1052. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any performance indicators, targets, or value-for-money metrics are applied by her Department or the Health Service Executive in relation to the management and disposal of vacant residential properties; and if so, to provide details. [29852/26]
1053. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature and format of quarterly reports received from the Health Service Executive regarding property disposal; whether these reports are standardised; and whether she will provide a sample template or summary structure of such reporting. [29853/26]
1054. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to prioritising the reuse of vacant Health Service Executive residential properties for social or affordable housing purposes under Government policy, including Housing for All; and if so, the mechanisms in place to achieve this. [29854/26]
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]
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]
1733. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide additional resources to local authorities to improve the processing time for vacant property refurbishing grant applications, as currently Mayo County Council are only processing grant payments for building completion works received in September 2025, which is causing significant hardship for applicants who…
299. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated number of vacant homes and holiday homes in Kilkee and the wider west Clare area; the measures in place to bring such properties into long-term residential use; and whether targeted measures will be considered for high-tourism areas where housing supply for permanent residents is severely restricted; and if he will ma…
302. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties in County Clare registered or operating as short-term lets; the proportion of housing stock this represents in towns such as Kilkee; whether additional restrictions are being considered in areas experiencing housing shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23181/26]
652. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason agricultural buildings and structures are not eligible for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22436/26]
653. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage where it stipulates that agricultural buildings and structures are not eligible for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22437/26]
654. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider extending the vacant property refurbishment grant to cover agricultural buildings and structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22438/26]
327. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant and derelict residential properties recorded in Galway City and County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21118/26]
328. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of projects in Galway City and County which have received funding under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant for each year since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21119/26]
154. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received and approved under the vacant property refurbishment grant and the croí cónaithe fund nationally to date; the total funding allocated and drawn down; the average processing time for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17619/26]
156. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the operation of the croí cónaithe scheme in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/26]
169. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties which have been brought back into use under the vacant property refurbishment grant in north Kildare since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/26]
191. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the operation of the croí cónaithe scheme in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/26]
198. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications that have been approved for the vacant property refurbishment grant in Cavan and Monaghan since its introduction; the number of grants that have been paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17477/26]
207. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the vacant above the shop grant will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17539/26]
255. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average processing time for vacant property refurbishment grant applications in Roscommon–Galway; the number of applications awaiting decision or payment; and the steps being taken to address delays. [17593/26]
174. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the introduction of a stage payment plan option for the vacant property refurbishment grant; and to assist individuals who are unable to meet the full cost upfront. [17458/26]