Planning Issues
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-22
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John Cummins (FG), Waterford

I welcome the Deputy's comments in relation to this proposal, which is being advanced by Government. I expect to have these domestic exemption regulations before the joint Oireachtas committee around Easter time and enacted and enforced thereafter. I have never once said that this is a solution to the housing crisis. This is about providing options for people where they feel it appropriate. There will be restrictions and limitations across a number of areas and they are obviously being worked through. The positive interaction of the public with the public consultation, which took place in regard to these exemptions, has been very welcome and have helped inform the discussions that have been ongoing in the Department in relation to this. I see this as a very positive and proactive measure that the Government is taking. That is why it is in the housing plan and why it is being prioritised by the Department. As I said, we expect to have those regulations before the joint Oireachtas committee around Easter time and implemented thereafter.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-22