Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
721. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice the progress of housing policy objective 25 in Housing for All, the review of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011; and when the review will be completed. [37100/22]
View answerObjective 25 under the Government's ‘Housing for All’ Strategy contains 13 sub-objectives. While the majority of these are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), my Department is working with DHLGH and the Housing Agency in relation to Policy Objectives 25.10-25.13.
In particular, my Department has engaged with the Housing Agency in terms of the making of Regulations, as outlined in Objective 25.10 and 25.11, under Sections 18(17) and 19(9) of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (MUD Act). The statutory powers to make Regulations in this area are for the purpose of advancing the fair and effective operation of owners’ management companies, and for the effective management of the common areas of multi-unit developments. In terms of overall policy on this and related matters, my Department will be guided by DHLGH and its relevant agencies.
Separately, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to conduct a review of the existing management company legislation, to ensure that it is fit for purpose and that it acts in the best interests of residents. This is referring to the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011. My Department will engage with other relevant Departments in relation to taking the appropriate steps to advance this matter.
