Second Stage Current 27th Seanad 24/2025

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025

Sponsor: Malcolm Noonan
Introduced: 20 May 2025
Last updated: 21 May 2025

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Allows local authorities to identify and manage derelict buildings, then restore and reuse them.
Creates fast-track 'Town Centre First' planning process for converting upper floors and empty shops to homes.
Simplifies building control approval for residential renovation projects in town centres.

Stage timeline

First Stage 27th Seanad

20 May 2025
Second Stage 27th Seanad

20 May 2025