Bill entitled an Act to allow the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to introduce a social housing passport in order to allow households on social housing waiting lists, or in receipt of social housing support, to transfer their social housing file, or their social housing support, to another local authority based on criteria set out in regulations laid down by the Minister.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2026
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As initiated
Social Housing Passport Bill 2026
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Debates
15 Jul 2026
Dáil Éireann
Social Housing Passport Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
9 Jul 2026
Dáil Éireann
Social Housing Passport Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
12 Feb 2026
Dáil Éireann
Social Housing Passport Bill 2026: First Stage