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Departmental Correspondence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Questions (277)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

277. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review correspondence regarding the multi-unit residential development refund scheme for water/wastewater connection charges (details supplied); if there are plans to extend this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72589/25]

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Written answers

On 23 April 2024, the Government approved an extension for the waiving of the development contributions in respect of residential development commenced not later than 31 December 2024 and the refunding of Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges in respect of residential development commenced not later than 30 September 2024. The date for the completion of development works on qualifying houses under the schemes was extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026.

It is not proposed to extend the terms of the scheme again beyond that already approved by Government.

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