Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

This week, An Coimisiún Pleanála held its first board meeting. To mark this significant milestone, Minister for Housing @JamesBrowneTD and Minister for State for Planning, John Cummins TD visited their offices. More info: bit.ly/3UARdpO

OPEN NOW: Minister @jamesbrownetd and Minister @COSullivanTD have announced the opening of funding schemes for built heritage and historic thatched buildings #BHIS2026 Read more on how to apply here: bit.ly/4lNASKE Closing date: 26 Sept 2025

The Minister @JamesBrowneTD has welcomed the increased home completions reflected in today’s publication by the CSO of their New Dwelling Completions Report for Q2 2025 Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3H424FL

Today, President Higgins signed the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and it has accordingly become law. ✅extends planning permissions for housing developments nearing end of duration period, ✅JR period no longer counts as part of life of a planning permission.

Minister @JamesBrowneTD announces €74 million capital investment funding for rural water services with 291 projects benefiting households across rural Ireland bit.ly/4f4dHcs @COSullivanTD

Unlocking housing🏘️ Government has today published the updated National Development Plan, with unprecedented levels of investment to secure Ireland's future. Read more: bit.ly/4marnVz

The National Built Heritage Service has launched its 2025 Summer/Autumn Events Programme with many interesting workshops. 🎟️ Subsidised places, booking essential 📄 See brochure for full details: bit.ly/40vp2MC #BuiltHeritage #TraditionalSkills @NBHS_Ireland

Closing this Friday July 25th! We want to hear from you. Members of the public are invited to make submissions, observations and comments on the development of the fourth-cycle Water Action Plan bit.ly/4kB3Pbp

Cork pays out €18.5m to fix up vacant properties independent.ie/regionals/cork… #vacanthomes #housing #cork @DeptHousingIRL @corkcitycouncil @Corkcoco @JamesBrowneTD @AindriasMoynih1 @TomGilliganIRL

Let’s stay safe out there. Flooding expected in some places and surface waters. Slow down and arrive alive.

Táimid ag iarraidh cloisteáil uait! Iarrtar ar dhaoine den phobal aighneachtaí, barúlacha agus tuairimí faoi fhorbairt an cheathrú timthriall den Phlean Gníomhaíochta Uisce a chur ar aghaidh chugainn. Cuir do chuid tuairimí in iúl faoin 25 Iúil bit.ly/46JU6fq

⚠️ Status Yellow Rain warning for Cork, Kerry ⚠️ Spells of heavy rain with possible isolated thunderstorms. Possible Impacts: • Spot flooding • Poor visibility • Difficult travel conditions Valid: 10:00 19/07/25 to 10:00 20/07/25 Stay updated 🔗 met.ie/warnings-tomor…

An bhfuil tú dúthrachtach? Muiníneach? Cróga? Ní mór duit a bheith le bheith i do chomhraiceoir dóiteáin ar áirithíocht. Téigh chuig bit.ly/4eotZvo le haghaidh tuilleadh faisnéise maidir le bheith i do chomhraiceoir dóiteáin ar áirithíocht

🆕 This week, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage published its social and affordable housing delivery statistics for Q1 2025 bit.ly/4kEB1P3

📣Have your Say on the Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Built Heritage bit.ly/40WJsOy

Minister @JamesBrowneTD launched Ireland’s first ever Strategy for World Heritage in Paris last week, setting out our ambitions to increase & sustainably manage the number of World Heritage sites in Ireland Read more at bit.ly/4lGVnbf

We want to hear from you! Members of the public are invited to make submissions, observations and comments on the development of the fourth-cycle Water Action Plan. Have your Say by July 25th bit.ly/4kB3Pbp

Don’t forget to Slip, slop, slap" the Aussie phrase & public health message encouraging sun safety. It reminds you to slip on clothing, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to protect yourselves.

Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan is open for applications. ✔supports purchase & renovation of homes eligible under the existing Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant ✔makes it easier to purchase & renovate vacant and derelict properties bit.ly/3Yjd5tf

Remember to conserve water during the hot weather! Follow @IrishWater’s advice to limit water use over the next few days. Read more at bit.ly/4nN2i4Q