Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 January 2026
153. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an overview of the National Development Plan sectoral plan for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraLast November, the NDP Sectoral plan for Housing was published, reflecting the largest ever capital investment in housing and critical infrastructure over the period 2026-2030.
Over the lifetime of the plan, I have allocated almost €25 billion in funding for Housing Capital Programmes. This funding will be supplemented by investment through the Land Development Agency (LDA) and lending through the Housing Finance Agency (HFA).
The bulk of the €25 billion I have allocated for Housing Capital Programmes, almost €20 billion, has been allocated for Social and Affordable Housing Delivery, in order to help address the housing challenges being experienced by low and middle income households.
NDP funding will support the delivery of an average of 12,000 new social homes and 15,000 affordable housing supports under the Starter Homes Programme every year over the lifetime of the Plan. It will also ensure continued support for a second hand social housing acquisitions programme which targets households in the most precarious housing situations and supports exists from homelessness.
The NDP Housing Sectoral Plan also introduces a new €1 billion fund to support the Housing Activation Office, with €205m allocated in 2026 alone. I announced the initial Call for 'shovel ready' projects earlier this week.
I have also allocated €4.2 billion to other Housing capital programmes over the period 2026 -2030. These programmes provide key supports for households right across the country with funding of;
• €293 million allocated to fund the ongoing remediation of homes affected by building defects including pyrite, apartment defects and defective concrete blocks,
• €50m allocated to support local authorities to provide State owned emergency and transitional accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in order to reduce reliance on privately provided solutions.
• €130m allocated to support 17,000 housing adaptation grants, ensuring support for elderly and disabled persons.
• €140m allocated for the Local Authority Energy Efficiency Retrofit programme which will fund 3,500 retrofits to B2 standard,
• €40m allocated to the Voids/Planned Maintenance programme which will fund the return to use of 2,500 homes and
• €26m allocated to meet Traveller Specific Housing Needs
The NDP Sectoral Plan for Housing will support the single biggest priority for Government – ensuring every person has access to a secure home in a vibrant and sustainable community.
