Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2025
43. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for the reform of the Multi-Units Development Act 2011, and related regulations of the property service management agents sector. [53749/25]
View answerAt present, the Minister for Justice Home Affairs and Migration and his Department continue to have responsibility for the oversight of Owner Management Companies (OMCs) and related regulations.
Under Housing for All, to ensure that OMCs are financially sustainable, the Department of Justice, in collaboration with my Department is committed to making regulations under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (MUD Act), with regard to both sinking funds and service charges. I understand that these Regulations are now at an advanced stage of preparation within that Department.
Under the Programme for Government, my Department will take responsibility for the Multi-Unit Development Acts to streamline support for owners’ management companies and improve oversight. A timeline for the transfer of functions from the Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration is being advanced and engagement between our Departments is ongoing to ensure this happens in a well-managed and efficient manner.
Under the Programme for Government my Department has taken responsibility for the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) since 1 August 2025. The PSRA is the statutory body with responsibility for licensing and regulating the property services sector (Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Property Management Agents) in Ireland.
