Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
496. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the secure tenancy affordable rental investment scheme will be put to the market as an available and viable option in regional growth centres outside of the cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32028/26]
View answerThe Secure Tenancy Affordable Rental investment scheme (STAR) launched on 18th July 2023. The scheme supports the delivery at scale of Cost Rental homes, to be let at a minimum of 25% below comparable market rental levels in high demand urban areas. The STAR Scheme is available nationwide and provides equity investment up to a maximum of €175,000 per unit in Dublin and €150,000 per unit in the rest of Ireland, with an additional €25,000 available for meeting the sustainability criteria as set out in the Scheme.
