Question 1

What does the Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Housing Loans Regulations 2021 to allow people staying in family home after divorce/separation to get local authority housing loans to buyout ex-partner's share. Extends eligibility criteria in Regulation 7 to include those retaining ownership post-divorce/separation who need mortgage finance for buyout purposes. Enables divorced or legally separated individuals to access housing loan funding from local authorities specifically for acquiring their former partner's property interest.

Question 2

What stage is the Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 19 Mar 2026, the Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Eoin Ó Broin, and was introduced on 18 Mar 2026.

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