Fianna Fáil TD, and party spokesperson on Housing, Séamus McGrath has welcomed new measures introduced today that will enable builders to develop new wastewater treatment facilities in collaboration with Uisce Éireann for smaller housing developments of up to 40 homes.
Deputy McGrath has stated that “this move will help unshackle home delivery from unnecessary delays in rural areas.”
He added that this move by Minister Browne is the latest in a series of significant efforts underway by Government to build more homes and rapidly increase the speed at which the State delivers critical infrastructure
Speaking on the announcement, McGrath stated:
"It will allow low-volume wastewater systems that serve up to 40 homes to be authorised through a registration system that is planned to be in operation by early 2026.
"The new arrangements will provide greater planning certainty for developers, local authorities and communities by ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to how wastewater solutions for smaller housing schemes are assessed and approved.
"This follows on from significant action by Government in recent months. It has extended Rent Pressure Zones nationwide, finalised the National Planning Framework, cut VAT on building apartments and enacted the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 to address expiring planning permissions and encourage activation of housing projects.
"We will soon publish our new Housing Strategy and, combined with the significant efforts being made by Minister Jack Chambers to cut red tape on large infrastructure projects, we are going to build the homes and provide the infrastructure we need to grow and thrive as a country."
Concluding Deputy McGrath said:
“Fianna Fáil, along with Minister for Housing James Browne, is leaving no stone unturned in accelerating the delivery of new homes across the country, including in our rural communities.”
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