Approved Housing Bodies

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Questions (312)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

312. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on when the scheduled five-year review of the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority will commence. [53704/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy James Browne)

As provided for in Section 4 of the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) 2019 (the Act), a review of the effectiveness and operation of the Act shall take place not later than 6 months after a period of 5 years from the establishment of the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA).

AHBRA was established in February 2021, my Department is currently considering the legislation in consultation with AHBRA and intend to have a legislative review prepared in Q1 2026 for my consideration. On review of the draft report, it is intended that wider stakeholders will be consulted before finalising the review within the required timelines in 2026. When finalised, the review will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas as provided for in the the Act.