Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-14
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Pat Casey (CC), Labour Panel

Amendment No. 9 has been ruled out of order as a potential charge on Revenue. I will read out the reasons for refusal.
Amendment No. 9 would delete subsection (5) and insert section 10A completely. This subsection entitles local authorities to refuse to make homeless services available to a person where that person has refused a provision offer in the previous 24 months. By deleting this subsection, the amendment would oblige local authorities to make additional offers of homeless services to these persons and thereby to provide additional service compared to that currently provided in the Bill. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 42, as it has potential to impose a charge on Revenue.
Senator Laura Harmon indicated first that she wanted to speak on the section and then I will call Senator Ruane.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-14