The amendment to the law is being brought forward to strengthen the guidelines by requiring local authorities to include projections of the need for owner-occupier units in their housing plans and subsequent planning decisions.There was criticism from Sinn Féin in recent days of Government plans for an investor roadshow during which Ministers would target financial institutions and funds in seeking to attract “sustainable investment in residential accommodation”.
Separately, the Irish Times understands that senior Coalition figures are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss work on a scheme to help homeowners whose properties have been damaged by faulty bricks containing mica., Mayo and other counties are seeking 100 per cent of the costs of repairing or replacing their homes.
They argue that inadequate building regulations led to the defective construction materials to be used on their homes. Sources said that progress was being made on developing the redress scheme and it is nearing completion but it is not expected to be finalised at Tuesday’s meeting of senior Ministers.
The Cabinet is also expected to be updated on the Covid-19 situation including the number of cases – which remain high – and the rollout of booster vaccines.