Seán Canney
Ceist:302. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of a matter regarding negotiations between football clubs (details supplied). [4359/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraSports Funding
Ceisteanna (302)
Freagraí scríofa
As the stadium referred to by the Deputy is owned by Dublin City Council, any decision on the future redevelopment of the ground is a matter for the Council in the first instance. My Department has not been engaged in any negotiations between the clubs involved. In terms of my role, my Department provides capital grant assistance for sporting facilities through the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).The SCEP is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCEP and to prioritising investment in disadvantaged areas. The stadium referred to by the Deputy has received funding under the Programme previously. The 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1 March 2021 and by the deadline a record 3,106 applications were submitted. The final set of allocations under the 2020 round were announced at the end of May last year and the total allocation of €166.6 million represents the highest level of allocation ever made under the SCEP. My Department is currently finalising a full review of all aspects of the 2020 round of the SCEP. I expect to be in a position to publish this Review shortly. Any recommendations arising from the finalised Review will be reflected in the next round. Furthermore, my officials are engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the next round of the SCEP. Once this process is concluded, I will announce the exact dates from which new applications will be accepted.The National Sports Policy published in 2018 provided for the establishment of the LSSIF. The aim of the fund is to provide support for larger sports facilities where the Exchequer investment is greater than the maximum amount available under the SCEP. Approximately €86.4 million has been allocated to 33 projects to date including an allocation of €918,750 to Dublin City Council towards the overall design cost for the redevelopment of the nearby Dalymount stadium.While it is not proposed to open the LSSIF for new applications at present, my Department is undertaking a review of the LSSIF which is expected to be complete in the near future. This review will look at, inter alia, progress on all existing grants and the timing of a new call for proposals will also be considered. Any future application for funding for the facility to which the Deputy refers under either the SCEP or LSSIF will be considered on its own merits in line with the relevant assessment criteria.
Sports Funding
Ceisteanna (303)
Seán Canney
Ceist:303. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding that was allocated to a sporting club (details supplied) in 2022. [4360/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
In relation to capital support, the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCEP and to prioritising investment in disadvantaged areas. The sports club referred to by the Deputy has received funding under the Programme previously. A list of all allocations, arranged on a county basis, under all recent rounds of the SCEP is published on my Department's website at: -www.gov.ie/en/collection/471ed5-sports-capital-allocations/.The 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1 March 2021 and by the deadline a record 3,106 applications were submitted including an application from the club referred to by the Deputy. The application was deemed invalid however, and no allocation was made to the club in 2022 under the SCEP.
Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sports Ireland does not fund clubs directly but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body of sport, in this case the FAI.
I understand that in 2022, Sport Ireland allocated €3,200 via the FAI to the club to which the Deputy refers as part of the 2022 Dormant Accounts Club Disability Fund.
Sports Organisations
Ceisteanna (304)
Chris Andrews
Ceist:304. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) for 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4498/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes the allocation of funding to the National Governing Bodies of sport across its various programmes.
I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the funding it has provided to the organisation for the years mentioned. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
In relation to capital funding, the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. A list of all allocations, under all recent rounds of the SCEP (including the latest round) is published on my Department's website at: www.gov.ie/en/collection/471ed5-sports-capital-allocations/.
For larger projects, the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was launched in 2018 to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects, with at least €100 million being made available over the period to 2027. The first allocations under the LSSIF were announced in January 2020 and, thus far, approximately €86.4 million has been awarded to 33 different proposals. The projects that received provisional allocations and the amounts provisionally awarded to them are published on the Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/service/4113b3-large-scale-sport-infrastructure-fund-lssif/.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.
Tourism Funding
Ceisteanna (305)
Imelda Munster
Ceist:305. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update with regards to the tourism business continuity scheme for 2021 and 2022, in tabular form, detailing the allocation per county and details of projects approved for grant-aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4651/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as certain other bodies.
The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.
Tourism Funding
Ceisteanna (306)
Imelda Munster
Ceist:306. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update with regards to the Covid-19 adaptation fund for 2020 and 2021, in tabular form, detailing the allocation per county and details of projects approved for grant-aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4652/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as certain other bodies.
The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Tourism Funding
Ceisteanna (307)
Imelda Munster
Ceist:307. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update with regards to the €17 million scheme for developing outdoor dining capacity for 2020 and 2021, in tabular form, detailing the allocation per county and details of projects approved for grant-aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4653/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as certain other bodies.
The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Departmental Strategies
Ceisteanna (308)
Matt Carthy
Ceist:308. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the expected timeline to finalise the national swimming strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4701/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Both the National Sports Policy 2018 -2027 and the Sports Action Plan 2021-2023 commit to the development and implementation of a National Swimming Strategy. The Strategy will be the first of its kind in Ireland and will be based on a vision to ‘provide everyone in Ireland with an opportunity to swim’.
The Working Group tasked with the detailed work of preparing the strategy is chaired by my Department and will hold its sixth meeting on 31 January. An extensive consultation process has been undertaken with both stakeholders and the wider public and work on the analysis of the very large number of responses received, to ensure that the Strategy encompasses all of the issues raised and views expressed to the greatest extent possible, is now drawing to a close.
Whilst it is difficult to be precise about the exact timeframe for the delivery of the Strategy, the Working Group is due to finalise the structure of the Strategy document shortly with a view to publishing same in Q2 of this year.
Tourist Accommodation
Ceisteanna (309, 310, 311)
Danny Healy-Rae
Ceist:309. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4779/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraDanny Healy-Rae
Ceist:310. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on a self-catering query (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4784/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraDanny Healy-Rae
Ceist:311. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on self-catering (details supplied) in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4787/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 to 311, inclusive, together.
On 7 December 2022 the Government approved the priority drafting of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and publication of the General Scheme of the Bill which provides for the registration of short-term tourist lettings with Fáilte Ireland in line with the commitment under Housing for All, the Government's housing policy.
I have since written to the Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media regarding the Bill in line with agreed protocols for pre-legislative scrutiny. Officials from my Department, along with officials from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Fáilte Ireland, attended a meeting of the Committee in public session for pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme on 25 January.
My Department is also engaging with the European Commission on the draft legislation under the notification requirements of the Technical Regulations Information System (TRIS) Directive. I look forward to engaging with Oireachtas colleagues with a view to passing the legislation in the coming months.
Briefings on the Bill were provided to key stakeholders including the Irish Self Catering Federation on 7 December and further briefings have been provided to stakeholders since then. Officials from my Department are currently making arrangements for round table discussions with the various stakeholders on the Short Term Tourist Letting register and related matters, including planning permission.
Preparations are being made for the launch of the register, including the establishment of the necessary systems and procedures to maintain and implement the register, the development of a registration portal, and various stakeholder engagements.
Policy on Planning is the responsibility of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. That Department has confirmed that new planning guidelines will be issued to planning authorities to assist them in the determination of planning applications in respect of short-term letting.
Question No. 310 answered with Question No. 309.
Question No. 311 answered with Question No. 309.
Housing Provision
Ceisteanna (312)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:312. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 23 June 2022, the status of the work of the Galway social housing task force; the status of the subgroup on homelessness and Traveller homelessness; the terms of reference of the subgroup; the membership of the subgroup; if minutes are taken in respect of the meetings of the subgroup; the details of any reports completed to-date by the Subgroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3930/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Galway Housing Task Force is continuing to provide a strong focus to social and affordable housing delivery and related areas across the two Galway Local Authorities.
At the meeting of the Galway Social Housing Taskforce on 15 February 2022, it was proposed that a subgroup on Homelessness, with a particular focus on Traveller Homelessness, be established and report back to the Taskforce. This subgroup, which is chaired by my Department, with members also including representatives of both local authorities, held its first meeting on 3 May 2022. and subsequently met on 14 September and 19 October. Minutes/notes were taken for each meeting of this Group. Updates from the subgroup were provided to the Taskforce for its meetings in May and September.
The final Terms of Reference, which includes the membership of the subgroup are attached.
As outlined in the Terms of Reference, a final report from the subgroup was prepared and submitted to the Chair of the Taskforce at its last meeting on 15 November 2022.
My Department will make arrangements to directly furnish further relevant documentation in respect of the Subgroup.
Departmental Schemes
Ceisteanna (313, 314, 315)
Catherine Connolly
Ceist:313. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the implementation of the review actions outlined in the 2021 Review of the Mortgage to Rent Scheme for Borrowers of Commercial Private Lending Institutions; the details of any reviews or analysis carried out, underway or planned with regard to the operation of the mortgage to rent scheme in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3931/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraCatherine Connolly
Ceist:314. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of successful mortgage to rent applications through approved housing bodies, local authorities and Home for Life in each of the years 2012 to 2022, and to-date in 2023; the number of unsuccessful mortgage to rent applications through approved housing bodies, local authorities and Home for Life in each of the years 2012 to 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3932/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraCatherine Connolly
Ceist:315. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of successful mortgage to rent applicants who have bought back their homes in each of the years 2012 to 2022, and to-date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3933/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 313 to 315, inclusive, together.
The Mortgage to Rent (MTR) scheme was introduced in 2012 for borrowers of commercial lending institutions and is targeted at those households in mortgage arrears who have had their mortgage position deemed unsustainable by their lender under the Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (MARP), who agree to the voluntary surrender of their home and who have very limited options, if any, to meet their long-term housing needs themselves. In addition, the household must be deemed eligible for social housing support. The concept of the scheme is that a household with an unsustainable mortgage goes from being a homeowner to being a social housing tenant.
Under the MTR scheme, the borrower surrenders their property to their lender and it will be then sold to an MTR provider who can be either an Approved Housing Body (AHB) or since 2018 a private company, Home for Life Ltd. The AHB or local authority (in the case where the property is sold to a private company) becomes the landlord and the borrower remains in the property as a tenant paying a differential rent to the landlord based on his or her income.
To the end of December 2022, a total of 2,114 households with unsustainable private mortgages have completed the MTR process and 534 cases are being actively progressed. A total of 6,078 individuals are benefitting from the scheme, which comprises of 3,350 adults and 2,728 children.
The requested information on annual completed cases by AHB and Home for Life is outlined in the table below.
|
Completed MTR Cases |
Annual Completed Cases |
Completed Cases - Home for Life |
Completed Cases - AHB |
|
2012 |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
2013 |
21 |
- |
21 |
|
2014 |
29 |
- |
29 |
|
2015 |
96 |
- |
96 |
|
2016 |
70 |
- |
70 |
|
2017 |
91 |
- |
91 |
|
2018 |
137 |
- |
137 |
|
2019 |
196 |
5 |
191 |
|
2020 |
363 |
175 |
188 |
|
2021 |
678 |
492 |
186 |
|
2022 |
432 |
351 |
81 |
The Housing Agency publishes, on a quarterly basis, detailed statistical information on the operation of the MTR scheme. Amongst the suite of reports are tables showing the number of terminated and ineligible cases per quarter. This information is available on the Housing Agency's website at the following link: www.housingagency.ie/housing-information/mortgage-rent-statistics
A MTR scheme was also introduced for local authority borrowers which is called Local Authority Mortgage to Rent (LAMTR) and has been in place nationally since 2014. Under the scheme, a local authority can acquire ownership of properties with unsustainable local authority mortgages, thus enabling the household to remain in their home as social housing tenants. Information in relation to the Local Authority MTR scheme from its inception in 2013 to end 2021, broken down by local authority area, is available on my Department's website under the heading Local Authority Mortgage to Rent at the link below. During that period, a total of 552 households had benefited from the scheme. 2022 figures will be available shortly.
www.gov.ie/en/collection/42d2f-local-authority-loan-activity/#local-authority-mortgage-to-rent-scheme refer to the section “Local Authority Mortgage to Rent scheme”.
One of the benefits of the Mortgage to Rent scheme is the option for the property to be bought back by the borrower if their financial situation improves. Since the inception of the scheme up to the end of December 2022, 6 MTR properties have been bought back by MTR scheme recipients.
Both the Programme for Government and Housing for All commits to strengthening the Mortgage to Rent scheme and ensuring that it is helping those who need it. Building on the significant amendments already made to the scheme in 2017, the 2021 Review, which was published on the 24 January 2022, examined the impact of these changes and what further changes would benefit those in need of the scheme. While the scheme is performing well, it was assessed that some further enhancements were needed to enable more households in need of State support with their long-term housing needs to avail of this scheme.
Four broad categories of actions are identified in the review, including:
a) Broadening the eligibility criteria;
b) Improving the scheme process, structure and financing;
c) Increasing communication and awareness raising; and
d) Responding to developments around mortgage arrears solutions.
Progress is also being made under all actions within the review. One key priority action was to broaden the eligibility criteria of the scheme and this was implemented in February 2022. These include changes to the following aspects of the scheme, which will enable more borrowers to apply:
Positive Equity: Three new limits varying from €25,000 to €35,000 apply depending on the location of the property.
Property Acquisition Limits: Increases of up to 14% on the previous limits have been implemented across two threshold areas.
Flexibility on over accommodation: The scheme now allows flexibility on the over accommodation rule where a member of the household is aged 65 or over, or has a disability.
An advertising campaign on urban and regional buses was conducted in Q4 2022 under the 'Communication and awareness raising' action and further initiatives to increase awareness of the scheme are planned for 2023. There is continued engagement with Abhaile, the Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) and Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) to disseminate information on the MTR scheme.
The Cross Sectoral Working Group was also established and meetings were held in 2022.
Full details of the recommendations and associated actions are outlined within the 2021 Review of the Mortgage to Rent (MTR) scheme for people who have borrowed from commercial private lending institutions and this review is available on my Department's website under Publications: www.gov.ie/en/publication/ed57b-2021-review-of-the-mortgage-to-rent-scheme-for-borrowers-of-commercial-private-lending-institutions/
Question No. 314 answered with Question No. 313.
Question No. 315 answered with Question No. 313.
Housing Policy
Ceisteanna (316)
Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:316. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the Cost of Construction Study, including its terms of reference, its scope, the person who is conducting the study and when it will be published. [3934/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Residential Construction Cost Study, as committed to under Housing for All, is a shared initiative between the Construction Sector Group and Government, with agreed Terms of Reference, which my Department is now facilitating. A public procurement process was carried out by my Department to appoint consultants to carry out the study and a Steering Group, comprising stakeholders from across Government and industry, provides oversight.
The scope of the study incorporates a cost analysis a for each component of the cost of construction of house and apartment development, with a view to reducing cost and increasing standardisation. It is informed by conducting construction cost comparisons with comparable European countries Denmark, UK, Germany and Netherlands. It also identifies opportunities for cost reduction for consideration by relevant Government departments and industry.
The Housing for All Action Plan Update (November 2022) commits to the completion of the study in Q1 2023. It is intended that it will be published after its completion.
Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Ceisteanna (317, 325)
Duncan Smith
Ceist:317. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update with regard to the payment of the pandemic recognition payment to retained Fire Service workers in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3970/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:325. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 519 of 18 January 2023, if the payment does in fact apply to members of the retained service who fulfil the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4069/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 325 together.
In January 2022, the Government announced a Covid-19 recognition payment for frontline healthcare workers to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. This once-off payment is ring fenced to staff who were ordinarily onsite in Covid-19-exposed healthcare environments within the period from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2021. It applies to eligible staff in the public health service and six other specific cohorts, one of which is staff employed by Dublin Fire Brigade to deliver paramedic services on behalf of the Health Service Executive. As a consequence, the recognition payment is payable only to those employees of Dublin Fire Brigade who delivered such services in the period in question.
I understand that all employees of Dublin Fire Brigade who it confirmed met this criterion have now received payment. Accordingly, no further employees are due the payment.
State Bodies
Ceisteanna (318)
Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:318. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the names of the current board members of An Bord Pleanála; and when he expects the full board to be in place. [3971/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The current membership of the Board of An Bord Pleanála (as at 25 January 2023) is set out in the table below.
Three temporary ordinary members were appointed to the Board of An Bord Pleanála in early January 2023, and I intend to make further temporary appointments in the near future.
In addition, there is an ongoing competition in the Public Appointments Service (PAS) to recruit an ordinary board member with marine and environment experience and an appointment is due to be made in February following interviews.
|
Current Board Membership (as at 25 January 2023) |
|
|
Name of Member |
Appointed |
|
Ms. Oonagh Buckley (Interim Chairperson) |
11/01/2023 |
|
Mr. Chris McGarry (Deputy Chairperson) |
01/02/2019 (appointed Deputy Chair 12/01/23) |
|
Dr. Maria Fitzgerald |
10/07/2017 |
|
Mr. Stephen Bohan |
11/06/2018 |
|
Ms. Michelle Fagan |
12/02/2018 |
|
Ms. Patricia Calleary |
22/03/2022 |
|
Mr. Mick Long |
03/01/2023 |
|
Mr. Peter Mullan |
09/01/2023 |
|
Mr. Stephen Brophy |
10/01/2023 |
Emergency Accommodation
Ceisteanna (319)
Patricia Ryan
Ceist:319. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to provide modular homes to address the number of persons in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3977/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Housing for All is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 new homes per year over the next decade. This includes an average of 10,000 new build social homes each year in the period to 2030. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4bn per annum, through an overall combination of €12bn in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5bn in funding through the Land Development Agency and €5bn funding through the Housing Finance Agency.
Eradicating homelessness is a key priority for this Government and Pathway 2 of the Housing for All plan commits to comprehensive measures to support this priority.
Modern methods of construction (MMC) has been identified as a key measure to address increased housing delivery and methods to support increased use of MMC are set out in Pathway 5 of Housing for All. MMC is used to describe a range of offsite manufacturing and innovative onsite techniques that provide alternatives to traditional house building.
The Housing for All Action Plan Update, which was published on 2 November 2022, includes a new action to develop a roadmap with targets for increased use of MMC in public housing. My Department is now working closely with the local authorities to increase the use of MMC in the delivery of social housing projects.
Housing for All: A New Housing Plan for Ireland and the Housing for All Action Plan Update can be accessed on my Department’s website at the respective links:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/ef5ec-housing-for-all-a-new-housing-plan-for-ireland/
www.gov.ie/en/publication/da0d1-action-plan-update-and-q3-2022-progress-report/