Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2026
202. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the provision that can be made for allowance in cost-rental applications which are deemed invalid because of a delay in the issuing of Irish residence permits. [13239/26]
View answerMy Department's oversight role of the Cost Rental housing sector is primarily in national-level policy development and implementation including the preparation of legislation and guidelines. The day-to-day operation of Cost Rental properties including the management of applications and tenancy contracts is a matter for the relevant Cost Rental landlord.
The Affordable Housing Act 2021 allows a Cost Rental landlord final discretion to consider the suitability of eligible applicants for a tenancy. Given that the initial Cost Rental tenancy is typically a fixed-term contract for a 12-month period, this may include checking residency status of applicants.
