Second Stage Lapsed 32nd Dáil 11/2018

Overcrowded Housing Bill 2018

Housing Justice & Policing

Sponsor: Barry Cowen
Introduced: 31 Jan 2018
Last updated: 14 Nov 2024

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Creates legal definition of overcrowding in housing and sets standards for Planning Authorities to assess it under Housing Acts.
Increases penalties for building owners who provide overcrowded accommodation.
Bill did not complete parliamentary process; lapsed without becoming law.

Stage timeline

First Stage 32nd Dáil

31 Jan 2018
Second Stage 32nd Dáil

31 Jan 2018