Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
524. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what his department doing to ensure that The Apartment and Duplex Remediation Bill 2004 comes before the Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage for pre-legislative scrutiny in the Dáil autumn term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37449/25]
View answer539. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to amend the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011; if legislation to underpin the defects remediation schemes will be laid before the Oireachtas Housing Committee for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny before the end of 2025; and when the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill will be passed and commenced. [37810/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 524 and 539 together.
Under the Programme for Government, my Department will take responsibility for the Multi-Unit Development Act to streamline support for Owner Management Companies and improve oversight. A timeline for the transfer of this function from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is being advanced and engagement between the two Departments is ongoing to ensure this happens in a well-managed and efficient manner.
My Department is progressing the drafting of the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill. Various issues requiring legal advice are currently under consideration. The Bill is included in the Government Legislation Summer Programme 2025 and I intend to seek Government approval to publish shortly. The General Scheme will be made available to undergo pre-legislative scrutiny as soon as is practicable.
