Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
638. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the regulations on sinking funds and service charges will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3484/26]
View answerThe primary purpose of the Multi-Unit Developments Act, 2011 (MUDS Act) is to reform the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of owners’ management companies (OMCs).
The MUDS Act gives voice to residential unit owners, through their membership of the OMC, in the running of the development and in the amount of annual service charge and sinking fund contributions which they must pay and also includes a dispute resolution mechanism.
The Programme for Government committed to moving the responsibility for the MUDS Act to my Department to streamline support for OMCs and improve oversight.
At present, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and his Department continues to have responsibility for the oversight of Owner Management Companies (OMCs) and related regulations.
My Department is committed to making regulations under the MUDS Act, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (DJHAM) 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.
A timeline for the transfer of functions from the DJHAM is currently being advanced. Engagement between our Departments is ongoing to ensure this happens in a well-managed and efficient manner.
