Rental Sector
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-19
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Barry Heneghan (IND), Dublin Bay North

It would be fantastic if we could and I hope we can. The housing crisis needs this. The RTB’s own data is telling us about the small landlords, those with one or two properties, who are leaving the market at an accelerating rate.
To touch on the [ vacant above the shop grant ], I welcome the scheme and the work that has been done but I wish to ask a question about it because it does need to be re-examined. I know from speaking to the Department that it is currently being introduced and there may be amendments to it. The provision of €95,000 for one unit, €115,000 for two units and €135,000 for three or more units is meaningful, but I would love it to be re-examined for more than three units. It needs to be raised. If we are trying to increase supply, the jump should not be so small. If we are trying to bring back Dublin city, we need to enable people to build above shops.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-19