Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
445. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the proposed transfer of responsibility for the regulation of owners' management companies and apartment management from the Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration to his Department; the actions taken to-date to progress this transfer; the expected timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51027/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra446. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the regulations relating to service charges and sinking funds for owners' management companies, provided for under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, remain under consideration; when it is expected that these regulations will be introduced; whether additional resources are planned for the Housing Agency to support its proposed regulatory role in the owners' management company sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51028/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together.
The primary purpose of the Multi-Unit Developments Act, 2011 (MUDS Act) is to reform the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments and to facilitate the fair, efficient and effective management of Owners’ Management Companies (OMCs).
The Programme for Government committed to moving the responsibility for the MUDS Act to my Department to streamline support for OMCs and improve oversight.
At present, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and his Department continue to have responsibility for the oversight of Owner Management Companies (OMCs) and related regulations.
A timeline for the transfer of functions from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (DJHAM) is currently being advanced. Engagement between our Departments is ongoing to ensure this happens in a well-managed and efficient manner.
