Housing
Bills affecting housing supply, tenancy, planning, and residential property in Ireland.
190 bills tracked under this topic.
Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026
28 Apr 2026 Second Stage Current Joe Neville
- Removes property tax obligation for early childhood care facilities run non-profit or funded through the state ECCE programme.
- Exempts buildings used partly as homes for childminding services from property tax if residential use is significant.
- Amends the Valuation Act 2001 to define these property types as non-rateable for local taxation purposes.
Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026
27 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Rory Hearne
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to add a right to housing in Ireland's constitution.
- Currently at Second Stage of legislative process; specific amendment text and scope not detailed in provided information.
- Sponsored by Rory Hearne; practical effects of amendment depend on final wording and passage through remaining stages.
Planning and Development (Material Interest) Bill 2026
25 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Peadar Tóibín
- Only people with a material interest in a development can object to planning permission grants, with some exceptions.
- Aims to reduce objections from those without direct stake in the proposed development.
- Currently at Second Stage; specific definition of 'material interest' and exceptions not detailed in available information.
Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
20 Mar 2026 Enacted
- Amends 2000 copyright law to adjust how performers and sound recording copyright owners split royalty payments from rentals and lending.
- Implements EU rental and lending rights directive, affecting how copyright holders are compensated when their works are rented or loaned.
- Specific changes to equitable remuneration sharing mechanism between performers and copyright owners not detailed in bill title alone.
Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026
19 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Housing Loans Regulations 2021 to let people stay in family home after divorce/separation by getting local authority housing loans to buy out their ex-partner's share.
- Allows those who remain in the family home post-divorce to access mortgage finance from local authorities for buyout purposes, previously unavailable under existing regulations.
- Removes barrier preventing divorced/separated persons from obtaining local authority housing loans when one partner stays in and needs to purchase the other's stake in the property.
Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
27 Feb 2026 Enacted
- Landlords must provide tenants and the Residential Tenancies Board with specified information when a tenancy starts.
- Rent review frequency is limited, and landlords can only end tenancies under specific circumstances; rules apply during and after minimum-duration tenancies.
- The Residential Tenancies Board will share tenant data with social welfare, tax, and energy authorities; short-term letting rules and civil law contributions are adjusted.
Repeal of Exempted Development Regulations Bill 2026
27 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Removes two regulations (2022 and 2023) that exempted certain developments from planning permission for temporary accommodation for asylum seekers and people with temporary protection status.
- Practical effect: Developments for such accommodation will now require standard planning permission instead of being automatically exempted from the planning process.
- Bill is at Second Stage; specific details on which accommodation types are affected or transition arrangements are not provided in the long title.
Public Art Mural (Exempted Development) Bill 2026
26 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends 2001 Planning Regulations to exempt certain public art murals from needing planning permission if they have artistic/cultural merit.
- Mural exemption requires building owner's permission, cannot be commercial ads, and must comply with equality laws.
- Bill at Second Stage; allows artists to paint murals on buildings without lengthy planning approval process.
Planning and Development (Provision of Public Housing) Bill 2026
26 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Chris Andrews
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to change rules affecting public housing provision and planning permissions.
- Repeals section 97(3)(b), removing a specific restriction or exemption—exact effect requires reviewing current legislation.
- Bill currently at Second Stage; specific housing provisions and planning changes not yet detailed in available sources.
Universal Access to Social Housing (Abolition of Income Limits) Bill 2026
20 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Richard Boyd Barrett
- Removes income limits that currently restrict who can access social housing, allowing anyone to apply regardless of earnings.
- Amends the 2009 Housing Act to replace income-based eligibility rules with universal access criteria.
- Bill is at Second Stage debate; practical effects of removing income thresholds not yet detailed in legislative text.
Social Housing Passport Bill 2026
13 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Mark Ward
- Minister can create a 'social housing passport' letting households on waiting lists or receiving support transfer their file to another local authority.
- Transfers based on criteria set by the Minister through regulations; details of eligibility rules not yet publicly available.
- Aims to increase housing mobility for people in or seeking social housing, removing local authority barriers to relocation.
Waste Management (Single Household Waste Collection Service) Bill 2026
11 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Marie Sherlock
- Aims to make household waste collection more efficient, competitive, and sustainable across local authority areas.
- Creates a hardship waiver scheme allowing people to be exempt from waste collection charges in personal difficulty.
- Lets local authorities set rules requiring landlords to ensure tenants properly present household waste for collection.
Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022
16 Jan 2026 Second Stage Current Thomas Gould
- Updates the 1990 Derelict Sites Act rules for identifying, managing, and addressing abandoned properties.
- Extends powers or procedures under the original Act, but specific amendments not detailed in available bill text.
- Information needed: what specific changes to derelict site definitions, timelines, or enforcement powers does this bill introduce?
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025
9 Jan 2026 Enacted
- Expands who can claim grants for alternative housing, storage, and emergency repairs; allows more joint owners to become eligible applicants.
- Permits grant increases for some homes; allows new dwelling construction in exceptional cases; adds time-payment options for remediation grants.
- Creates new assessment method for attached defective-concrete-block homes; enables grant review and new remediation options; strengthens building control enforcement powers.
Residential Tenancies (Winter Ban on Evictions) Bill 2025
11 Dec 2025 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Pauses tenant evictions from now until 1 July 2026 by deferring termination dates, helping people find alternative housing.
- Phases eviction deferrals over time to manage pressure on housing services from tenants needing new homes.
- Applies only to tenancies scheduled to end during the deferral period; related implementation details not yet specified.
Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025
14 Nov 2025 Enacted
- Increases the borrowing limit of the Housing Finance Agency, allowing it to borrow more money for housing finance activities.
- Amends the Housing Finance Agency Act 1981; specific new borrowing cap amount not provided in available information.
- Enables the Agency to fund more housing projects or expand lending capacity within Ireland's housing finance system.
Emergency Inspection of Dublin Zoo Bill 2025
7 Nov 2025 Second Stage Current Paul Murphy
- Minister must appoint an independent emergency inspector to examine Dublin Zoo operations.
- Minister required to produce a report on the inspector appointment process and findings.
- Bill is at Second Stage; no specific timeline, inspector powers, or report deadline specified in available text.
Regulation of Drones Bill 2025
16 Oct 2025 Second Stage Current Roderic O'Gorman
- Sets rules for private and commercial drone use in Ireland, requiring local authorities to create management plans for drone operations.
- Allows people, councils, and EPA to sue in District Court if drones cause noise nuisance or annoyance.
- Amends planning and EPA laws; adds drone considerations to National Planning Statements for development decisions.
Developer Profits Transparency Bill 2023
10 Oct 2025 First Stage Defeated Cian O'Callaghan
- Requires property developers receiving State subsidies to publish annual financial statements publicly.
- Aims to increase transparency about how public money supports private development projects.
- Bill was defeated at First Stage; did not progress to further legislative consideration.
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025
28 Jul 2025 Enacted
- Amends the Planning and Development Acts of 2024 and 2000 to modify planning rules and procedures, but specific changes not detailed in title alone.
- Updates related legislation connected to planning and development, though exact enactments and amendments require review of bill text.
- Status: enacted law. Detailed practical effects depend on specific amendments made — bill summary does not list particular changes.
Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024
18 Jul 2025 Enacted
- Makes supports available to survivors of residential institutional abuse through government funding and services.
- Closes the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board and transfers its duties to the Education Minister.
- Amends nursing homes and mother-and-baby institution payment schemes to support survivors.
Compulsory Purchase Order Bill 2025
17 Jul 2025 Second Stage Current James Geoghegan
- Replaces 1919 Act governing compensation when land is compulsorily acquired. Sets new rules for assessing and paying compensation to owners, lessees, and occupiers.
- Allows advance payments on compensation owed before final assessment completed. Transfers compensation assessment decisions from current body to Valuation Tribunal.
- Introduces vesting orders as mechanism for acquiring land compulsorily. Consolidates related land acquisition procedures into single modern framework.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025
24 Jun 2025 Enacted
- Extends the period for which areas are designated as rent pressure zones where rent increase limits apply.
- Makes all areas of the State automatically rent pressure zones unless specifically exempted by regulation.
- Lengthens the minimum time between rent reviews for tenancies, increasing tenant protection from frequent increases.
Planning and Development (Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems) Bill 2024
12 Jun 2025 Second Stage Current Martin Conway
- Bill amends planning rules to require environmental impact assessments for certain stationary battery energy storage system installations.
- Expands the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to classify specific battery storage projects as developments needing formal environmental review.
- Aims to ensure large-scale battery storage projects undergo environmental scrutiny before planning permission is granted.
Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025
9 Jun 2025 Second Stage Current Brian Stanley
- Sets rules for wind turbines, including export limits on wind-generated power and minimum distances from homes to reduce noise and shadow flicker.
- Requires public consultation processes so residents can have input on wind turbine projects.
- Bill is at Second Stage; specific distance requirements, export caps, and consultation procedures not yet detailed in available information.
Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025
5 Jun 2025 Second Stage Defeated Mary Lou McDonald
- Repeals part of the 2017 Water Services Act that lets Uisce Éireann charge customers for water use above a set threshold.
- Would prevent water companies charging extra fees for exceeding specified consumption limits on domestic water use.
- Bill was defeated at Second Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting on amendments.
Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2022
28 May 2025 Second Stage Current Éamon Ó Cuív
- Allows ongoing registration of domestic waste water systems instead of requiring registration by a single deadline.
- Removes time pressure on householders to register their waste water systems before a specified date.
- Enables any householder to register their domestic waste water system at any time without time constraints.
Housing (Housing Assistance Payment Waiting Times) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2021
28 May 2025 Second Stage Current Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
- Amends 2009 and 2014 Housing Acts to speed up assessments for social housing and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme applications.
- Aims to reduce waiting times for people applying for social housing support and HAP eligibility determinations.
- Bill at Second Stage; specific assessment timeframes and implementation timeline not detailed in long title alone.
Planning And Development (Exempted Development - External Wall Insulation) Bill 2025
22 May 2025 Second Stage Current Richard Boyd Barrett
- External wall insulation work is exempted from needing planning permission, with limited exceptions.
- Amends the Planning and Development Act 2000 to streamline insulation upgrades on buildings.
- Specific exempted circumstances not detailed in long title; exact limitations require full bill text.
Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025
21 May 2025 Second Stage Current Malcolm Noonan
- 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.
Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Steven Matthews
- Creates new 'Sites Locally Important for Ecology' designation to protect local nature areas, with local authorities maintaining public registers.
- Strengthens tree protection by prioritizing preservation over cutting, with rules on lopping and trimming, plus mandatory replacement of felled trees.
- Establishes appeals process for decisions on tree preservation and ecological site orders, giving citizens right to challenge local authority decisions.
Housing (Homeless Families) Bill 2017
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Jan O'Sullivan
- Amends Housing Act 1988 to create a legal framework for homeless families requesting emergency accommodation.
- Establishes procedures and obligations for local authorities when processing accommodation requests from families experiencing homelessness.
- Information missing: specific timelines, funding provisions, and exact standards of accommodation required by the amendment.
Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Seán Sherlock
- Local authorities can now charge landowners for costs of preventing or fixing derelict sites, with the charge secured against the property.
- Amends the 1990 Derelict Sites Act to give councils legal security when they spend money on necessary site maintenance or improvement work.
- Allows local authorities to recover expenses directly from landowners through a charge on the land if prevention measures are needed.
Defective Dwellings Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Francis Noel Duffy
- Establishes builder and developer liability for residential construction defects, specifying standards they must meet during building work.
- Creates a redress mechanism for homeowners affected by housing defects, with defined time limits for making claims.
- Sets requirements and duties for residential construction works to prevent defects and protect residents.
Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Creates a process for resolving neighbour disputes over vegetation causing nuisance, including blocked sunlight, via mediation and formal adjudication.
- Local authorities appoint adjudication officers to hear cases and make binding decisions; decisions can be appealed and enforced.
- Aims to provide structured alternative to court proceedings for vegetation-related neighbour conflicts.
Ban on Sex for Rent Bill 2022
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Cian O'Callaghan
- Makes it illegal to require or accept sexual activity in exchange for housing or accommodation.
- Criminalizes arranging or helping others demand sex as a condition for providing accommodation.
- Bill currently in Committee Stage; creates new criminal offences with unspecified penalties.
Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Eamon Ryan
- Creates an elected Mayor covering Dublin City and three surrounding counties (Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin).
- Establishes Regional Authority of Dublin to handle waste, planning, and other functions across the four local government areas.
- Amends existing laws (Waste Management Act 1996, Planning and Development Act 2000, Local Government Act 2001) to give Mayor and Authority their powers.
Local Government (Community Gardens) Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Marc Ó Cathasaigh
- Amends Local Government Act 2001 to enable community garden applications and require local authorities to publish a community garden policy.
- Allows citizens to apply for community gardens, with local authorities required to establish formal policies governing their approval and management.
- Scope and specific eligibility criteria for applications, approval timelines, and enforcement mechanisms not detailed in available information.
Tenancy Protection Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Cian O'Callaghan
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to protect tenants in multi-unit buildings from large-scale evictions.
- Specific protections and scope details not available from bill title alone; currently in Committee Stage.
- Builds on section 35A restrictions; exact changes and thresholds require full bill text to clarify.
Residential Tenancies (Tenants' Rights) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Ivana Bacik
- Amends Residential Tenancies Acts 2004–2020 to give tenants greater job security and protection against unexpected rent increases.
- Aims to improve rent certainty by limiting how much landlords can raise rents and under what conditions.
- Bill is currently at Committee Stage; details on specific rent caps, tenure periods, or enforcement mechanisms not provided in title.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2024
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Mairéad Farrell
- This bill modifies the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, but the specific amendments aren't detailed in the provided information.
- The bill is sponsored by Mairéad Farrell and is currently at Committee Stage in the legislative process.
- Without access to the bill's text, the practical effects on tenants, landlords, or rental rules cannot be specified.
Planning and Development (Liquefied Natural Gas - LNG) (Amendment) Bill 2022
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Neasa Hourigan
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to restrict new LNG infrastructure developments in Ireland.
- Removes LNG infrastructure from the list of strategic development projects that get expedited planning approval.
- Effect: LNG projects face standard planning procedures instead of fast-track routes designed for major infrastructure.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (Repeal of Part V Leasing) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Cian O'Callaghan
- Repeals Part V leasing rules from the Planning and Development Act 2000 that required developers to provide social housing through leasing arrangements.
- Removes the mechanism allowing local authorities to lease social housing units from private developers as part of planning obligations.
- Changes how social housing is delivered through planning; leasing option no longer available to meet developer contribution requirements.
Anti-Evictions Bill 2018
2 May 2025 Committee Stage Current Ruth Coppinger
- Extends tenant rights in student accommodation and makes most tenancies indefinite-duration, requiring longer notice periods for termination.
- Removes property sale and renovation as eviction grounds; adds compensation when landlords need homes for personal use.
- Includes receivers and lenders as landlords; makes all tenancies over two months subject to Part 4 protections.
Building Energy Rating (BER) Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Bill 2025
11 Apr 2025 Second Stage Current Paul Murphy
- Amends Housing Act 1992 to set minimum Building Energy Rating standards for privately rented homes.
- Landlords must ensure rental properties meet required energy efficiency benchmarks; specific standards not detailed in long title.
- Applies to private rental sector; enforcement mechanism and compliance timeline not specified in available information.
Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025
10 Apr 2025 Committee Stage Current Laura Harmon
- Bans soliciting or pressuring people to provide sex in exchange for reduced rent or free housing.
- Creates legal protection against landlords or housing providers conditioning accommodation on sexual services.
- Applies to all residential tenancies and housing arrangements where rent or housing access is involved.
Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021
28 Mar 2025 Second Stage Current Micheál Carrigy
- Temporarily allows peat extraction for horticulture by amending planning and environmental laws to address supply disruptions in the public interest.
- Provides exceptional provisions for a limited period, with measures to support a just transition away from peat dependency.
- Information missing: specific duration of temporary measures, extraction volume limits, and transition support details not stated in title.
Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
5 Mar 2025 Committee Stage Current John Dolan
- Amends four Acts to improve disabled people's access to buildings, places, and transport services through updated regulations.
- Changes Local Government, Planning, Public Transport, and Building Regulations to require better disability access provisions.
- Activates delayed provisions of the Citizens Information Act 2007 and makes related statutory adjustments.
Planning and Development (An Taisce) Bill 2024
20 Feb 2025 Second Stage Defeated Mattie McGrath
- Removes references to An Taisce (National Trust for Ireland) from Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
- Changes how An Taisce's role functions in the planning system; specific new arrangements not detailed in long title.
- Bill defeated at Second Stage; did not advance to further parliamentary consideration.
Protection of Tenants' Deposits Bill 2025
14 Feb 2025 First Stage Current Paul Murphy
- Amends 2015 law to require tenant deposits be sent to Residential Tenancies Board within 90 days of this bill passing.
- Activates existing deposit protection rules that were in the 2015 Act but not yet in use.
- Ensures deposits held by a central body for tenant protection and dispute resolution.
Arts (Amendment) (Artist Workspaces) Bill 2024
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Fintan Warfield
- Increases affordable artist studios and workspaces by giving the Arts Council power to acquire, develop, and manage them.
- Allows local authorities to help provide affordable artist workspaces and artist-run workspaces in their areas.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific funding amounts, timelines, and implementation details not yet established.
Planning and Development (Built Heritage Protection) Bill 2022
30 Jan 2025 Second Stage Lapsed Victor Boyhan
- Strengthens protection for historic buildings and conservation areas by amending planning laws.
- Creates role of architectural conservation officers to oversee heritage protection enforcement.
- Increases penalties for planning breaches that damage built heritage sites and structures.
Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2021
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Alice-Mary Higgins
- Amends the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 to extend the time period for registering easements and profits à prendre.
- Easements and profits à prendre are property rights allowing use of someone else's land; this bill extends the deadline to formally register them.
- Bill lapsed without enactment; the specific new time period is not stated in the long title provided.
Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021
30 Jan 2025 Committee Stage Lapsed Pauline O'Reilly
- Removes planning restrictions on solar panel installations on public buildings, schools, homes, industrial buildings, and farms.
- Amends the 2001 Planning and Development Regulations to streamline approval process for solar panel projects.
- Bill lapsed at Committee Stage; did not become law. Status and current solar panel planning rules unchanged.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2021
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Barry Ward
- Changes rules about what evidence is assumed true in Tenancy Tribunal hearings.
- Clarifies who must prove their case and when in tribunal disputes between landlords and tenants.
- Bill did not progress beyond initial introduction; no longer under consideration.
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
30 Jan 2025 Second Stage Lapsed Rebecca Moynihan
- Restricts applications to change the use of certain student accommodation units to other purposes.
- Aims to protect student housing stock from conversion to non-student uses.
- Bill did not complete legislative process before the Dáil dissolved.
Planning and Development Bill 2023
9 Jan 2025 Enacted
- Replaces the 2000 Planning and Development Act with updated rules for property development and land use decisions.
- Adds new licensing system for public events and fairgrounds to regulate their operation and impact.
- Consolidates planning law, promotes sustainable development, and amends related legislation for coordinated effect.
Land (Zoning Value Sharing) Bill 2024
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed
- Planning authorities must assess land values before and after zoning permission, then require developers to pay the difference to the authority.
- Developers can appeal value assessments; planning authorities must maintain a public register of land values and how zoning payments are spent.
- Unpaid zoning payments become a legal charge on the land; authorities use payments for infrastructure; false information to authorities is an offence.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2024
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed
- Gives tenants a right to bid when landlord terminates tenancy to sell the property.
- Allows Residential Tenancies Board to share tenant dispute information with Revenue Commissioners.
- Updates rules for mediations, adjudications, and tribunal hearings by the Tenancies Board.
Residential Tenancies (Illegal Evictions) (Amendment) Bill 2024
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Creates new criminal offence for forcibly ending a tenancy without legal process.
- Allows courts to award exemplary damages in illegal eviction cases as punishment.
- Enables data sharing between rental board, property regulator, and Revenue to identify landlords.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Sex for Rent) Bill 2024
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Makes it illegal for landlords to demand or offer sex as payment instead of rent, or to advertise such arrangements.
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to create criminal offences for landlords engaging in this conduct.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; current legislative status unclear — check Oireachtas website for reintroduction or successor measures.
Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2023
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Bríd Smith
- Restricts planning permission for fossil fuel infrastructure and energy-intensive data centres to align with climate goals.
- Removes certain projects from 'strategic development' fast-track status, requiring standard planning procedures instead.
- Requires planners to consider Ireland's climate targets and commitments when deciding planning applications.
Planning and Development (Provision of Public Housing) Bill 2023
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Chris Andrews
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to change rules around public housing development permissions and planning.
- Repeals section 97(3)(b) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 — specific practical effect of this section not provided.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or voting in the Dáil.
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to give An Bord Pleanála new powers over long-pending planning applications and appeals.
- Addresses backlog of applications and appeals that have been waiting longer than normal, giving the board tools to manage them.
- Bill lapsed before becoming law; specific powers and procedures were not finalised in parliament.
Education (Inclusion of Persons) Bill 2023
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Chris Andrews
- Amends Education Act 1998 to require special educational needs organisers' input in school planning and mandate inclusion policies in schools.
- Gives disabled persons organisations a role in approving board of management composition to increase representation of disability interests.
- Amends 2004 Special Educational Needs Act to improve planning and coordination across school planning areas.
Public Art Mural (Exempted Development) Bill 2023
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Planning Regulations 2001 to exempt certain public art murals from needing planning permission if they have artistic/cultural merit.
- Murals must have building owner's permission, not be commercial ads, and comply with Equal Status Acts to qualify for exemption.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting in the Dáil.
Eviction Ban Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Richard Boyd Barrett
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to ban evictions while housing emergency continues.
- Prevents landlords from evicting tenants during the declared housing emergency period.
- Bill lapsed before becoming law; did not progress past Second Stage debate.
Planning and Development Regulations (Amendment) (Solar Energy for Schools and Community Buildings) Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Allows solar panels on schools and community buildings without planning permission by amending 2001 regulations.
- Removes planning requirements to speed up renewable energy installation on eligible public buildings.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or votes.
Planning and Development (Ministerial Guidelines) Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Róisín Shortall
- Amends section 28 of Planning and Development Act 2000 to change how ministerial guidelines work in planning decisions.
- Aims to alter the legal status or process for ministerial guidelines that local planning authorities currently must follow.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific changes to section 28 mechanism not detailed in long title alone.
Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Steven Matthews
- Allows local authorities to identify and manage derelict buildings, with powers to restore them and return them to use.
- Creates a fast-track 'Town Centre First' approval process for residential conversions of upper floors and over-shop spaces.
- Streamlines planning and building control applications for these residential conversion projects within local authority areas.
Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Estate agents and online platforms must only advertise short-term rental properties that comply with 2019 planning regulations.
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to enforce advertising restrictions on non-compliant properties.
- Bill lapsed; did not progress beyond Second Stage debate.
Local Government and Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Carrigaline Rent Pressure Zone) Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Designates entire Carrigaline local electoral area as a rent pressure zone, restricting annual rent increases to 4% or inflation rate, whichever is lower.
- Requires that if a substantial portion of any local electoral area becomes a rent pressure zone, the entire area must be designated as one.
- Amends Local Government Act 2019 and Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to implement these changes. Bill lapsed without becoming law.
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Mattie McGrath
- Minister must publish yearly reports to Parliament on progress of Project Ireland 2040, covering National Planning Framework and National Development Plan.
- Amends Planning and Development Acts 2000–2020 to require these annual progress reports as a legal obligation.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; not enacted. Would have created systematic government accountability for long-term development strategy.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (Breach of Building Regulations) Bill 2022
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends the Planning and Development Act 2000 to address breaches of building regulations; specific changes not detailed in available information.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed; the full scope of proposed amendments is unclear from current data.
- Information needed: what specific building regulation breaches the bill targeted and what enforcement or remedial powers it proposed.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Automatically extends notice periods for tenants certified as at risk of homelessness, preventing eviction during crisis.
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to add homelessness risk protection to existing eviction notice rules.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; would have required homelessness certification to trigger extended notice periods.
Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Marc MacSharry
- Sellers must compile and advertise legal documents about the property when listing it for sale.
- The 'Seller's Legal Pack' gives buyers key information upfront, reducing delays in the conveyancing process.
- Bill lapsed in Second Stage; statutory procedure for legal packs was not enacted into law.
Health (Inspection of Emergency Homeless Accommodation and Asylum Seekers Accommodation) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- HIQA gains power to inspect emergency homeless accommodation that local authorities help fund under Housing Act 1988.
- HIQA gains power to inspect asylum seeker reception and accommodation centres covered by EU reception conditions rules.
- Amends Health Act 2007 to enable these inspections and grant HIQA enforcement authority over these facilities.
Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Pauline Tully
- Creates a housing adaptation grant specifically for people with disabilities to help modify their homes for accessibility.
- Aims to simplify the application process and eligibility criteria for qualifying disabled people seeking adaptation funding.
- Bill lapsed before completion; no law was enacted. Practical effect: not implemented.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (20 per cent Provision of Social and Affordable Housing) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Removes exemption allowing developers with pre-2026 planning permission to avoid providing 20% social and affordable housing.
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 by deleting sunset clause that previously limited the requirement's timeframe.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law. Would have required all developers to meet 20% housing provision.
Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Freezes rent at current levels for all existing and new tenancies for three years by amending the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.
- Applies the freeze to both current tenants and new renters entering tenancies during the three-year period.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress beyond Second Stage debate in the Oireachtas.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Paul McAuliffe
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to require a percentage of homes in private developments be reserved for first-time buyers.
- Specifies exact percentage threshold not detailed in available information; practical effect would limit developer sales to owner-occupiers.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never progressed to debate or vote in Oireachtas.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to set 12-week deadline for An Bord Pleanála to decide all planning appeals and referrals from receipt date.
- Allows Minister to change the 12-week timeframe by regulation, either across all appeals or for specific appeal types.
- Aims to speed up planning decisions by imposing firm deadlines on the appeals board's determination process.
Road Traffic (Amendment) (Electric Scooter Trials) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed John Lahart
- Permits time-limited trials of rental electric scooters through approved schemes, with Minister for Transport setting regulations during trial periods.
- Allows testing of e-scooter rental systems under controlled conditions to gather evidence on safety and public impact.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to become law.
Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Allows student tenants to pause rent payments during Covid-19 closures if accommodation unused during academic term.
- Reduces notice period students must give to end tenancies, and requires landlords to refund payments for unused periods.
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to provide these temporary protections for student renters during the pandemic.
Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends 1992 Housing Act to require landlords prove properties meet minimum standards before renting them out.
- Gives Housing Minister power to create regulations enforcing compliance with minimum and fire safety standards.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; no longer active in parliament.
Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Brian Stanley
- Sets limits on exporting wind turbine-generated power and establishes minimum distances from homes to reduce noise and shadow flicker impacts.
- Gives public access to consultation processes for wind turbine projects and related regulatory decisions.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed without becoming law.
Homeless Prevention Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Housing Act 1988 to legally define people at risk of homelessness.
- Gives Minister and local authorities power to provide support preventing homelessness.
- Bill lapsed; did not progress beyond Second Stage of legislative process.
Residential Tenancies (Extension of Eviction Ban) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Paul Murphy
- Extends ban on evicting tenants and raising rents beyond existing protections under the 2004 Act.
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to implement the extended ban on evictions and rent increases.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed without becoming law.
Latent Defects Redress Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Creates a Latent Defects Redress Board to help homeowners resolve disputes over building regulation breaches in their homes.
- Gives homeowners who bought in good faith access to mediation or adjudication for non-compliance issues with building standards.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific details on scope, timelines, and remedies available are not yet legislated.
Housing (Temporary Provisions regarding Short-term Lettings) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Peadar Tóibín
- Temporarily suspends short-term lettings in certain cases to free up more properties for standard rental housing.
- Aims to increase the number of dwellings available for long-term rent during the suspension period.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage introduction; status is lapsed (no longer active).
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Richard Boyd Barrett
- Proposed amending Ireland's Constitution to recognize housing as a fundamental right for all citizens.
- Would have required the State to ensure access to adequate housing as a constitutional protection.
- Bill lapsed without passing Second Stage; did not become law.
Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to freeze rents for all existing and new rental tenancies at current levels.
- Applies to both current tenants and new tenancies, preventing landlords from increasing rent during freeze period.
- Bill lapsed before becoming law; practical effect and freeze duration remain unspecified in available information.
No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Lenders cannot sell mortgages on residential homes to other lenders without the borrower's written consent.
- Gives homeowners control over who holds their mortgage debt and prevents transfers without agreement.
- Bill did not complete legislative process; lapsed without becoming law. Current mortgage transfer rules remain unchanged.
Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Mick Wallace
- Increases the vacant site levy and modifies how it works under the 2015 Urban Regeneration and Housing Act.
- Allows owners of vacant sites to negotiate directly with local authorities or state agencies to sell at a discounted percentage value.
- Bill lapsed at Second Stage; status unknown regarding reintroduction or successor legislation.
Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Jan O'Sullivan
- Amends 2004-2016 Residential Tenancies Acts to strengthen tenant protections around evictions and rent increases.
- Specific changes not detailed in long title alone; bill lapsed at Second Stage without enactment.
- Aimed to increase rental security and limit rent rises, but did not become law.
Overcrowded Housing Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- 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.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Catherine Murphy
- Extends the minimum notice period landlords must give before ending a tenancy.
- Requires rent data to be made available so tenants can access pricing information.
- Increases the maximum fines that can be imposed under residential tenancy laws.
Vacant Housing Refurbishment Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Creates fast-track planning and building approval process for converting commercial/industrial buildings to residential use.
- Enables expedited refurbishment of residential units in upper floors and older structures through simplified procedures.
- Applies to planning authorities to streamline development approval for specified residential and conversion projects.
Waste Reduction (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Brian Stanley
- Amends Waste Management Act 1996, Litter Pollution Act 1997, and Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to address waste reduction.
- Specific amendments and practical effects not detailed in available information; bill lapsed at First Stage without full text.
- Sponsored by Brian Stanley; did not progress through Dáil, so changes were never enacted into law.
Social Housing Bill 2016
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to require higher percentages of social and affordable housing in private residential developments.
- Applies increased social housing requirements to strategic development zones as well as standard residential projects.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; specific percentage requirements and implementation details not specified in long title.
Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
4 Nov 2024 Enacted
- Continues regulation of approved housing bodies under existing 2019 Act framework without major structural changes.
- Changes how cost rental dwellings are allocated and how tenants are selected for them under 2021 Act.
- Makes related adjustments to housing regulation but specific allocation mechanism details not provided in long title.
Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Changes how An Bord Pleanála's board members are appointed and improves how the planning appeals body runs its operations.
- Amends the Foreshore Act 1933, but the specific foreshore changes are not detailed in the long title provided.
- Information missing: exact appointment changes and foreshore amendment scope—full bill text needed for specifics.
Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Postpones eviction dates for certain residential tenancies falling between the bill's enactment and 31 March 2023, to prevent people losing homes without alternative housing.
- Phases terminations over time to reduce pressure on housing services from simultaneous evictions and homelessness.
- Applies only during the specified emergency period; tenancy terminations resume normal processes after 31 March 2023.
Development (Emergency Electricity Generation) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Allows emergency electricity generation projects to bypass normal planning permission requirements under the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- Exempts these projects from standard environmental impact assessments, but requires alternative assessment methods for environmental and nature conservation reviews.
- Applies only during exceptional circumstances affecting electricity supply security, including the Ukraine situation.
Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Regulates water extraction through licensing and registration systems, enforced by EPA and local authorities. Replaces 1942-1977 water laws.
- Irish Water can abstract water for public supply, including emergency extractions, with compensation provisions for certain abstractions.
- Implements EU water policy directives. Minister sets daily abstraction thresholds and can exempt certain extraction categories from requirements.
Tailte Éireann Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates Tailte Éireann, a new state body combining property registration, mapping, valuation, and boundary surveying functions.
- Dissolves Property Registration Authority, Ordnance Survey Ireland, and transfers Commissioner of Valuation and Boundary Surveyor roles to Tailte Éireann.
- Amends Public Service Management Act 1997, Valuation Act 2001, and Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006 to align with new structure.
Rent Reduction Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Gino Kenny
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to cap rents at maximum 25% of monthly household income.
- Would establish National Rent Authority to oversee and enforce new rent limit regulations.
- Bill defeated at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting.
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Homeowners get grants to fix houses damaged by defective concrete blocks used in construction.
- Local authorities process applications; Housing Agency decides eligibility. Appeals available through Appeals Panel and Board.
- Grant amounts for repairs, alternative housing, and storage set by Government. Recipients must repay if compensated by third parties.
Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Prevents advertising rental properties in rent pressure zones for under 14 days, and streamlines planning applications by allowing consultation before full details are confirmed.
- Removes the requirement to apply for leave for substitute consent in planning; allows appeals to An Bord Pleanála for adjoining lands; changes judicial review procedures.
- Establishes Maritime Area Regulatory Authority chief executive role; allows Commissioner of Valuation to revoke valuation orders with ministerial consent; extends valuation list publication deadlines.
Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates circular economy strategy, fund, and EPA programme. Bans certain single-use items and levies others to reduce waste.
- Requires segregated waste bins and pay-as-you-throw charging for businesses. Introduces food waste prevention strategy and reuse/repair targets.
- Restricts new coal, lignite, and oil shale licences. Gives EPA oversight of planning-linked licence applications under environmental law.
Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Makes Pandemic Special Recognition Payment tax-free and adjusts taxes, stamp duties, and excise duties.
- Supports employers and businesses through amended welfare and VAT rules; refunds stamp duty on cost rental homes.
- Waives excise duty on certain liquor licenses and creates tax treatment for fishing boat license payments under EU scheme.
Institutional Burials Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Government appoints a Director to excavate and recover human remains from institutions' burial grounds, with dignity protocols and identification programs involving relatives.
- Establishes DNA database through Forensic Science Ireland and allows Director to access burial land, with compensation for property interference and remedial works after excavation.
- Amends tax and planning laws; creates Advisory Board; allows future forensic testing regulations; transfers Director's remaining functions to a Minister on office closure.
Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates Construction Industry Register Ireland to register building work providers; sets competence standards and investigates complaints against them.
- Amends Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act: rental income from principal residence tenancies assessed at lower rate; rate can be reduced or disregarded.
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act: increases notice period for certain tenancy terminations; requires landlords notify the Board; facilitates reletting offers.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Converts some residential tenancies to unlimited duration, ending automatic expiry after set periods.
- Changes rent-setting rules in rent pressure zones; limits how much rents can increase annually.
- Removes or adjusts registration fees for certain tenancies under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates a new planning permission process for large-scale residential developments, streamlining applications for major housing projects.
- Allows local housing strategies to consider owner-occupied housing needs alongside rental housing requirements.
- Removes the old fast-track planning rules for housing from the 2016 Act and enables Supreme Court appeals on certain planning decisions.
Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Changes how easements and profits à prendre (land rights) can be acquired through long-term use over time.
- Removes certain extinguishment rules for easements and profits from the 2009 Act, affecting how these rights end.
- Updates land title registration requirements to reflect new easement and profit acquisition and removal rules.
Property Services (Land Price Register) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Second Stage Defeated Cian O'Callaghan
- Expands existing residential property sales register to include land and non-residential property transactions for greater market transparency.
- Amends the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 to create a new database recording non-residential property sales details.
- Bill defeated at Second Stage; did not progress to further legislative consideration.
Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates a National Marine Planning Framework and Maritime Area Regulatory Authority to manage long-term and short-term ocean uses through consents and licences.
- Requires maritime area consent for major ocean activities and licences for minor or temporary uses; integrates with existing planning permission rules.
- Gives the new Authority power to grant, revoke, suspend consents and licences, manage foreshore rights, and enforce maritime regulations.
Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Amends local property tax rules under the 2012 Act; changes to tax rates, bands, or exemptions not specified in title alone.
- Updates income tax law (1997 Act) and standards for public office holders; specific changes require detailed bill text to clarify.
- Modifies housing provisions and ministerial powers; related matters suggests additional technical or administrative changes not detailed in title.
Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Extends the emergency period under the 2020 Planning and Development and Residential Tenancies Act, allowing continued protections for tenants during the crisis.
- Requires students to give minimum notice before ending tenancies and restricts upfront payments tenants must make to landlords.
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to enforce these student notice requirements and payment restrictions.
Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Bríd Smith
- Restricts planning permission for fossil fuel infrastructure and high energy data centres to align with climate targets.
- Changes which projects bypass normal planning and go directly to An Bord Pleanála for decision.
- Requires planners to consider Ireland's climate commitments when evaluating development applications.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Allows planning authorities to extend existing development plans while preparing new ones, with environmental assessment requirements and notification to the Planning Regulator.
- Extends the time allowed for certain planning permissions to remain valid, addressing Covid-19 pandemic disruptions to development plan preparation.
- Adds statutory undertakers to planning rules and creates a new planning condition type that doesn't trigger compensation claims.
Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Amends the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 to change how financial support is assessed for people with farm or business interests entering long-term residential care.
- Allows certain farmers and business owners to qualify for nursing home financial support by meeting specific conditions related to their assets.
- Modifies the financial assessment rules to prevent forced asset sales for those transitioning to long-term care while protecting their farm or business.
Affordable Housing Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Enables housing authorities to sell affordable dwellings and provide financial help for citizens to buy homes under affordable purchase schemes.
- Introduces cost rental housing and shared equity schemes where buyers can purchase homes with reduced upfront costs or shared ownership.
- Amends five housing laws to streamline processes for eligibility assessment, funding, and the Land Development Agency's role in housing provision.
Planning and Development (Strategic Housing Developments) (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Withdrawn Róisín Shortall
- Amends ministerial guidelines under section 28 of Planning and Development Act 2000 for housing developments.
- Stops new strategic housing development applications under section 4 of 2016 Housing Act after bill's enactment.
- Practical effect: Closes fast-track planning route for large housing projects going forward.
Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Amends planning laws to allow heritage work in certain functions without standard planning permission requirements.
- Updates wildlife protection rules under 1976 and 2000 Acts and EU bird/habitat regulations for consistency.
- Modifies Broadcasting Act 2009 rules; specific changes not detailed in title alone.
Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Ireland commits to becoming climate neutral by end of 2050 and must approve government climate plans to achieve this goal.
- Government sets carbon budgets and emissions limits for different economic sectors; ministers report progress to parliament's joint committee.
- Local authorities must create climate action plans and consider them when approving new developments; Climate Action Fund expanded for related spending.
Residential Tenancies Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Extends the emergency period from the 2020 Act that provided temporary protections during COVID-19 crisis.
- Amends both the Planning and Development Act 2020 and Residential Tenancies Act 2020 to implement the extension.
- Specific protections extended unclear from title alone; consult enacted text for details on tenant or landlord measures.
Land Development Agency Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates Land Development Agency to develop public land for housing, increase housing supply, and help local authorities with housing functions.
- Agency can acquire public land, form subsidiaries, maintain a land register, and some homes must be cost-rental or affordable housing.
- Amends planning and finance laws to give Agency development powers; transfers existing Agency staff, assets, and liabilities to this new statutory body.
Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) (No. 2) Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 Second Stage Defeated Eoin Ó Broin
- Delays eviction termination dates for certain tenancies between bill passing and 31 March 2024 to help tenants find alternative housing.
- Phases deferred terminations over time to reduce sudden pressure on housing services from multiple evictions occurring simultaneously.
- Applies only to specific tenancies during the emergency period; exact eligibility criteria not detailed in long title provided.
Rent Reduction Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 First Stage Defeated Richard Boyd Barrett
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to cap rents at maximum 25% of monthly household income.
- Establishes National Rent Authority to oversee and enforce new rent limits.
- Bill defeated at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or votes.
Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 First Stage Defeated Eoin Ó Broin
- Delays eviction notices set to end between bill passage and 31 January 2024, helping tenants find new homes during housing shortage.
- Phases evictions over time rather than all at once, reducing sudden pressure on housing services and support systems.
- Applies only to specific tenancies during emergency period; does not change general tenancy law or long-term protections.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Applies new rules to student accommodation tenancies: limits advance rent payment to one month unless tuition fees paid to same person.
- Caps student tenancy duration at 41 weeks maximum, unless tenant requests longer. Landlords breaching this face sanctions.
- Allows student tenants to end tenancies by notice between 1 May–1 October annually, regardless of landlord compliance with obligations.
Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Increases Court of Appeal judges and amends courts legislation; updates immigration, firearms, and criminal justice laws with minor technical changes.
- Allows Ministers to set and adjust retirement ages for public servants (prison officers, civil service, local government, judges) via regulation.
- Modifies superannuation rules for various public service schemes to align with new flexible retirement age provisions.
Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Amends Health Act 2007 and Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 to change rules for residential care services.
- Specific amendments and practical effects on residential services not detailed in long title alone; further information needed.
- Bill enacted; changes to nursing home support and residential service regulations now in effect.
Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Creates an elected mayor position for Limerick City and County Council with specific powers and governance responsibilities.
- Allows other councils to hold public votes on creating mayor positions, requiring electoral law amendments to enable the elections.
- Expands affordable housing eligibility, requires consulting the Public Appointments Service on local government job qualifications, and repeals prior mayoral provisions.
Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Replaces 1930–2014 National Monuments Acts with new protections for historic and archaeological heritage, including environmental impact assessment requirements for monument works.
- Implements the Valletta Convention and EU Directives (EIA and Habitats) to regulate activities affecting monuments and their surroundings.
- Updates seven separate Acts including Planning and Development, Foreshore, and Maritime Area Planning, with miscellaneous amendments to align heritage protection laws.
Planning and Development (Protect Social Housing) Bill 2020
31 Mar 2022 First Stage Defeated Chris Andrews
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to change rules around social housing development permissions and related planning matters.
- Repeals section 97(3B) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, removing a specific provision from that section.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage; defeated and did not become law.
Planning and Development (Climate Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2019
17 Jun 2021 First Stage Withdrawn Bríd Smith
- Blocks oil, gas, and fossil fuel projects from getting special fast-track planning status for strategic infrastructure.
- Changes how people apply directly to the planning appeals board for major projects.
- Requires planning decisions to consider Ireland's climate commitments and goals.
Planning and Development, and Residential Tenancies, Bill 2020
11 May 2021 Enacted
- Amends planning law to allow Government to pause time limits for planning decisions during Covid-19 crises by order.
- Requires An Bord Pleanála to reject substitute consent applications unless exceptional circumstances exist; public can challenge this.
- Increases notice periods for rent non-payment evictions Jan–Apr 2021 and freezes rent increases during same period.
Residential Tenancies Bill 2020
9 Nov 2020 Enacted
- Temporarily modifies Residential Tenancies Act 2004 rules during Covid-19 travel restrictions to protect tenants from eviction while unable to secure alternative housing.
- Applies only when official health restrictions limit travel to, from, or within specific areas under Health Act 1947 powers.
- Addresses tenant hardship and housing stability during periods when pandemic restrictions prevent normal accommodation-finding activities.
Forestry (Planning Permission) (Amendment) Bill 2018
6 Nov 2020 Second Stage Defeated Martin Kenny
- Requires planning permission for all forestry projects over 5 hectares, changing previous exemptions under the Forestry Act 2014.
- Amends the Planning and Development Act 2000 to include new forestry permission requirements in planning law.
- Bill was defeated at Second Stage; did not proceed to further legislative consideration.
Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2020
4 Nov 2020 First Stage Defeated Eoin Ó Broin
- Freezes rent increases for all existing and new tenancies for three years by amending the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.
- Applies the freeze to both current tenants and new tenants entering leases during the three-year period.
- Bill was defeated at First Stage; did not progress through the legislative process.
Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020
3 Nov 2020 First Stage Defeated Eoin Ó Broin
- Removes ministerial power to issue planning guidelines on build-to-rent and shared accommodation housing.
- Repeals specific sections from the 2018 apartment design standards guidelines covering these housing types.
- Amends the Planning and Development Act 2000 to restrict minister's authority over these housing policies.
Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020
17 Aug 2020 Enacted
- Extends notice periods for rent arrears evictions until 10 January 2021; freezes rent increases during same period.
- Requires landlords to notify tenants and the Residential Tenancies Board about unpaid rent through formal procedures.
- Delays publication of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Council's property valuation list; amends three existing Acts.
National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017
20 Apr 2020 First Stage Lapsed Victor Boyhan
- Creates National Housing Co-operative Society to help distressed homeowners by acquiring mortgages and converting them to rent-and-mortgage arrangements.
- Gives the society power to manage, rent, or sell mortgages on houses to assist occupants facing mortgage difficulties.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage in 2017; never progressed to debate or voting.
Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019
20 Apr 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Fintan Warfield
- Amends 2011 Property Services law to allow removal of ads for rental properties that don't meet fitness standards.
- Gives authorities power to take down advertisements of unfit lettings; details of enforcement mechanism not specified in title.
- Bill lapsed during parliamentary process; not enacted into law.
National Asset Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2017
20 Apr 2020 First Stage Lapsed Paul Gavan
- Bill allows NAMA and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to fund social and affordable housing to stabilize the housing system.
- Amends the 2009 NAMA Act and 2014 Treasury Management Act to give these agencies new housing investment powers.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or voting in the Oireachtas.
Health and Safety (Carbon Monoxide) Bill 2017
20 Apr 2020 First Stage Lapsed Diarmuid Wilson
- Landlords must arrange annual servicing and maintenance of all heat-producing appliances that emit carbon monoxide in rental properties.
- Landlords must keep records proving an authorized person or company performed the required maintenance work.
- Requirements apply to private landlords, public organizations, and commercial landlords renting properties to tenants.
Housing (Housing Assistance Payment Waiting Times) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2019
20 Apr 2020 First Stage Lapsed Catherine Ardagh
- Amends 2009 and 2014 Housing Acts to speed up social housing and HAP scheme assessment times for applicants.
- Aims to reduce waiting periods for housing assistance payment eligibility decisions and social housing access processes.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific assessment timeframe targets and implementation details not provided in available information.
Short-term Lettings Bill 2018
20 Apr 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Kevin Humphreys
- Classifies short-term dwelling rentals as commercial use, changing their legal status and planning implications.
- Requires property service providers handling short-term lettings to register under Property Services Regulation Act 2011.
- Mandates short-term letting service providers give planning authorities information on request about their operations.
Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020
2 Apr 2020 Enacted
- Temporarily suspends tenant evictions and modifies rental rules for 3 months (renewable by government order) during Covid-19.
- Allows fast-track registration of healthcare professionals, suspended military re-enlistment, and temporary wage subsidies for affected employees.
- Pauses planning deadlines, relaxes mental health review procedures, and permits remote civil registration to maintain essential services during emergency.
Housing (Homeless Prevention) Bill 2014
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Maureen O'Sullivan
- Updates what counts as 'homelessness' under the 1988 Housing Act and requires prevention focus.
- Allows local authorities to recruit skilled staff from other sectors to support homeless prevention.
- Bill lapsed before becoming law; did not complete legislative process.
Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2015
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mattie McGrath
- Protects certain mortgages from repeals made by the 2009 Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act, ensuring specific statutory rules still apply to them.
- Prevents the 2013 Act from removing homeowners' right to a full court hearing before eviction from their main residence.
- Allows courts to adjourn legal proceedings in certain cases and addresses related procedural matters.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to require private developments reserve a set percentage of land specifically for first-time homebuyers.
- Sets mandatory affordability requirements for new residential projects, ensuring portion available at lower prices for eligible first-time purchasers.
- Bill lapsed during legislative process; did not progress to enactment. Specific percentage threshold not detailed in available information.
Latent Defects Redress Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Dessie Ellis
- Creates a Latent Defects Redress Board to help homeowners resolve building regulation non-compliance issues in their homes.
- Allows homeowners who purchased homes in good faith to access mediation or adjudication for latent defects.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific remedies, timelines, and levy mechanisms not detailed in long title alone.
Housing (Homeless Housing Assistance Payment) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Frank O'Rourke
- Local authorities must help eligible households after receiving a tenancy termination notice, rather than waiting until homelessness occurs.
- Amends the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 to add this new legal duty on councils.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; details on scope of 'eligible households' and assistance types not specified in available information.
Planning and Development (Ministerial Power Repeal) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to remove ministerial power to issue binding guidelines to planning authorities.
- Repeals 2018 apartment design standards and building height guidelines that directed planning decisions on residential developments.
- Restores local planning authorities' discretion over housing design and building height standards without central government guidelines.
Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Exempts childcare services providers from paying commercial rates on their properties.
- Amends the Valuation Act 2001 to introduce this exemption from business taxation.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress past First Stage in Dáil.
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Fiona O'Loughlin
- Amends the 1961 Curragh of Kildare Act to allow the Minister to issue licences for continuous occupation of Curragh land for specified periods.
- Enables private use and management of Curragh land through licensing arrangements, changing how the area can be occupied and developed.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific licence terms, duration limits, and fees are not detailed in the long title provided.
Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Expands HIQA's enforcement powers to cover foster care, children detention schools, residential centres, and Tusla services.
- Gives HIQA authority to enforce national standards across these four areas of child care and protection.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to become law.
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Thomas P. Broughan
- Proposes adding a constitutional right to housing, requiring the state to ensure adequate housing for all citizens.
- Would amend the Irish Constitution; specific housing standards or implementation mechanisms not detailed in provided information.
- Bill lapsed without progressing past First Stage; did not become law.
Social Housing (Real Social Housing) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Defines social housing as dwellings owned by local authorities or approved housing bodies, distinguishing it from other housing support schemes.
- Creates legal distinction between real social housing ownership and support schemes like Housing Assistance Payment and long-term leases.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law. Amendments to Housing Acts 1966-2009 were not enacted.
Residential Tenancies (Complaints of Anti-Social Behaviour and Neglect of Dwelling Exteriors) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to modify how third-party complaints about tenants are handled.
- Addresses complaints of anti-social behaviour and neglect of dwelling exteriors by tenants.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific amendments and practical effects not detailed in available information.
Retention of Records Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed
- Preserves records from child abuse inquiry and redress boards by transferring them to National Archives for long-term safekeeping.
- Amends three acts: National Archives Act 1986, Child Abuse Inquiry Act 2000, and Redress Act 2002 to enable transfer and retention.
- Treats transferred records as Department of Education property, ensuring consistent management and public access under archive rules.
Healthy Homes Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eamon Ryan
- Sets thermal efficiency standards for rented homes to improve energy performance and reduce heat loss.
- Requires testing of rental properties for radon gas and mandates remediation if levels are dangerously high.
- Amends the 1992 Housing Act to enforce these standards on landlords; bill lapsed without progressing.
Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Willie O'Dea
- Makes housing adaptation grants more accessible for people with disabilities who qualify for them.
- Addresses application processes and eligibility procedures for disability-related home modifications.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law.
Multi-Unit Developments (Amendment) (Sinking Fund) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Transfers multi-unit development oversight responsibilities to the Housing, Planning and Local Government Minister.
- Requires a sinking fund to be established in year one when a development transfers ownership.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further legislative progress recorded.
Residential Tenancies (Prohibition on Viewing Fees) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jan O'Sullivan
- Landlords banned from charging prospective tenants fees to view rental properties.
- Applies to residential tenancies; related enforcement and penalties not specified in long title.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never enacted into law.
Affordable Housing and Fair Mortgage Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed John McGuinness
- Creates a national affordable housing exchange platform where not-for-profit housing providers get first refusal to buy mortgaged homes from struggling owners.
- Expands mortgage-to-rent schemes beyond local authorities, allowing voluntary and not-for-profit groups to help borrowers in arrears without public funding.
- Reconfigures Abhaile as a dedicated mortgage resolution agency aligned with EU law and human rights protections during housing emergencies.
Emergency Homeless Accommodation and Direct Provision Independent Inspection Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Health Act 2007 to give HIQA power to inspect all emergency homeless accommodation funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Community and Local Government.
- Grants HIQA power to inspect direct provision centres funded by the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice and Equality.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; was not enacted into law.
Homeless Prevention Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Housing Act 1988 to legally define people at risk of homelessness for first time.
- Gives Minister and local authorities power to provide support services preventing homelessness.
- Bill did not progress beyond first stage and expired without becoming law.
Residential Tenancies (Rent Pressure Zones and Student Accommodation) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Extends rent pressure zone rules to student accommodation, which were previously excluded from rent controls in certain areas.
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to include student housing in zones where landlord rent increases are already limited.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never progressed through parliament, so these changes were not enacted into law.
Residential Tenancies (Residential Tenancies Board) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Gives the Residential Tenancies Board new powers to investigate tenant and landlord disputes independently.
- Amends the 2004 Residential Tenancies Act to strengthen the Board's enforcement capabilities.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific investigative powers and related measures not enacted into law.
Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Michael Moynihan
- Licensed premises now pay property rates only on areas actually used to sell alcohol, not function rooms or community halls.
- Amends the Valuation Act 2001 to change how licensed premises are assessed for property tax purposes.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed without becoming law.
Living Cities Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eamon Ryan
- Increases the levy (tax) on derelict sites and makes local authority derelict site registers publicly available online.
- Protects homeowners in residential care from derelict site levies and expands vacant site levy to include low-equity properties.
- Lowers the vacant site threshold from 0.05 hectares and requires public disclosure of vacant site registration documents online.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (Short Term Lettings) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to regulate short-term lettings as a planning matter, likely requiring permissions for such uses.
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to extend tenant protections or landlord obligations to short-term rental arrangements.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or enactment. Specific provisions unknown from title alone.
Property Services Regulatory Authority (Amendment) (Bidding Transparency) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Amends Property Services Regulatory Authority Act to make land sale bidding processes more transparent and faster when property isn't sold by auction.
- Requires clearer disclosure of bid information to buyers and sellers during non-auction land sales, reducing hidden bidding practices.
- Bill lapsed without progressing beyond First Stage; specific enforcement mechanisms and timeline requirements not detailed in available information.
Community Energy (Co-ownership) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eamon Ryan
- Creates planning condition allowing local communities to invest in renewable energy projects as co-owners alongside developers.
- Establishes new prescribed development class eligible for community co-investment conditions in planning permissions.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to legislation. Details on investment mechanisms and requirements unavailable.
Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to include data centres and IT infrastructure in Strategic Development planning procedures.
- Allows these facilities to bypass standard planning processes and use faster strategic infrastructure route instead.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further legislative action taken as of available record.
Planning and Development (Rapid Broadband) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed James Lawless
- Speeds up broadband infrastructure installation by allowing planning permission to require ducting (underground conduits) in new building developments for future telecom cables.
- Lets state agencies share their infrastructure with telecom and broadband providers to reduce duplication and costs of installing new networks nationally.
- Creates a public register of all telecoms infrastructure and its owners to help plan future broadband and telecom services more efficiently.
Rent Transparency Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Noel Rock
- Landlords must provide renters with key information and agree to share it with the Residential Tenancies Board.
- Amends 2004 Residential Tenancies Act to make publishing rental property details a legal requirement.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never became law. Aimed to increase transparency in rental market.
Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Amends Valuation Act 2001 to cap how much commercial rates can change per assessment period.
- Spreads rate variation increases over multiple years rather than applying full change immediately.
- Bill lapsed without passing; provides certainty to business ratepayers on property tax liability.
Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Catherine Murphy
- Removes exemptions from the vacant site levy, a tax on properties left empty in urban areas.
- Increases the levy rate based on how long a site stays vacant, incentivizing faster development.
- Requires zoning information and site area to be publicly listed on the vacant site register.
Keeping People in their Homes Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Kevin Boxer Moran
- Courts must consider proportionality when deciding repossession cases involving mortgagors' homes.
- Amends Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 to require fairness assessment in mortgage disputes.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never progressed to full debate or enactment.
Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (Amendment) Bill 2016
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Clare Daly
- Expands approved services available to former residents of residential institutions under the 2012 Fund Act.
- Improves application processing efficiency for former residents seeking support or compensation.
- Removes requirement to establish a special bank account in the Minister for Health's name.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Removes section 28(1C) from the Planning and Development Act 2000, which previously allowed certain ministerial directives on planning decisions.
- Practical effect: Reduces ministerial power to intervene in local planning matters through binding directions to planning authorities.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to legislative debate or votes.
Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2016
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Willie O'Dea
- Lets eligible nursing home residents receive home care instead if suitable services exist and cost the State less.
- Applies when long-term residential care is offered but home-based alternatives are available and cheaper.
- Bill did not progress beyond Second Stage debate; status is lapsed.
Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Allows housing authorities to sell homes to tenants who rented them under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- Part V requires developers to provide affordable housing; this bill lets authorities sell those homes to current tenants.
- Bill lapsed at Second Stage; not enacted into law.
Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2012
6 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Willie O'Dea
- Housing authorities must create and publish a register of dwellings covered by rental accommodation agreements.
- The Minister must publish an alphabetical list of rental accommodation providers with amounts paid by housing authorities in previous 12 months.
- Amends Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 to require these new registers and lists for transparency purposes.