Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:195. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the five year review of the approved housing body regulatory authority. [50053/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 1 July 2026
Ceisteanna (195)
Freagraí scríofa
The Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 (the Act) was enacted to provide for the regulation of Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) for the purposes of protecting certain housing assets provided or managed by such bodies and to establish the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA).
As provided for in Section 4 of the Act, a review of the effectiveness and operation of the Act shall take place not later than 6 months after a period of 5 years from the establishment of the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (which was established in 2021).
A comprehensive legislative review has been undertaken. As part of the review, a comparative analysis of selected regulators (both Irish and international) across peer jurisdictions was completed, with the support of AHBRA, identifying areas that could be considered to enhance regulation in Ireland.
A comprehensive stakeholder engagement has also taken place across the AHB Sector, Local Authorities and relevant State Bodies, while a forensic analysis of the existing legislation was undertaken, both of which identified further reforms and technical amendments to be considered as part of the review.
I understand the review is being finalised and will be submitted to me in the coming weeks for consideration.