Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 January 2026
163. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail his plans to develop and support a co-operative housing sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5098/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAffordability and the chance to own a home is at the heart of the Government’s housing policy, as embodied within the new housing plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities. The Plan reinforces and expands the range of existing measures being implemented by the Government to tackle the issues of supply and affordability, thereby supporting the increased provision of new homes to purchase and rent.
It is my understanding that the co-operative housing model considered here refers to one where instead of individuals owning their own homes all the properties on a development are owned by a co-operative partnership in which they become a shareholder. This is not a current policy of the Government.
There are two shared equity schemes currently available to support the affordable purchase of homes by eligible applicants - the First Home Scheme and the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme. Information on these Schemes is available at: www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/0d279-doors-open/.
