Emer Higgins

To advocate for a) progress on planning reform, b) implementation of key objectives from Housing for All c) increased residential housing targets and d) revised compact and sustainable growth guidelines.

Introduction of interim support measures for owners as well as the development of a 'fit-for-purpose' remediation support scheme for owners

Support for amendments to the Planning and Development Bill 2022 as proposed in our submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage's pre-legislative scrutiny of the bill.

Introduction of interim support measures for apartment owners as well as the development of a fit-for-purpose' remediation support scheme for owners

Discussion on new planning and development bill with the Housing Committee alongside other industry stakeholders from property and energy sectors

To advocate for a) progress on planning reform, b) implementation of key objectives from Housing for All, c) increased residential housing targets, d) revised compact and sustainable growth guidelines, e) use of modern methods of construction.

To inform Oireachtas members of market developments and to gain support for IPAV's proposals to increase Irish housing stock.

Introduction of interim support measures through Budget 2023 as well as the development of a 'fit-for-purpose' remediation support scheme for owners

Introduction of interim support measures for apartment owners and OMCs through Budget 2023 process as well as the development of a fit-for-purpose' remediation support scheme for owners

Implementing the Safe As Houses Report and the inclusion of the AHB sector in any potential remedial redress scheme, as established by Government, in order to allow us to recoup costs of previous and future remedial works, on apartments built between 1991 and 2013 (pre-BCAR)

To make the DPO aware of Threshold's concerns over certain aspects of the Bill, putting forward recommendations for amendments.

Safe Ireland Event hosted by Airbnb to provide information on sustainable accommodation solutions for victims of domestic violence::Provide information to the Minister on short, medium and long-term issues which arise in the context of Domestic abuse and housing/homelessness

To inform Oireachtas Members of IPAV views on the retention of landlords and on vacant property policy.

To garner Oireachtas Members' support for the adoption of the Sellers' Legal Pack Bill 2021.

Seek amendments to the Electoral Reform Bill.::Secure a meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Electoral Reform Bill.::Seeking details of the proposed timeline for committee schedule for the Bill.