News & Statements
Hypocritical Sinn Féin would exacerbate housing crisis with flip-flop rent control proposals – Cummins
Sinn Fein must clarify their position on rent controls as their representatives in the North fail to support their implementation, while representatives in the South call for a three-year rent freeze, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.
New provisions to Local Authority Home Loan Scheme good news for buyers – Cummins
Changes to rules governing the Local Authority Home Loan Scheme will give more options and flexibility to house buyers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Approval of €170 million for the North Quays project represents a landmark day for Waterford and the South-East –
Cabinet approval of the final business case for the North Quays project is momentous and represents a watershed day for Waterford and the entire South-East region, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.
Extension of Croí Cónaithe scheme to one-off vacant and derelict properties confirmed – Cummins
The popular Croí Cónaithe scheme which helps with the refurbishment of vacant properties in towns is to be extended to all cities and rural areas, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said.
The extension of the Help To Buy Scheme gives certainty to first-time buyers- Higgins and Cummins
The extension of the Help To Buy Scheme by two years is positive and will give certainty to first-time buyers, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and Deputy Emer Higgins.
Allowing students to work extra hours is good for students and good for the economy – Cummins
A Government decision to extend the earned income disregard for students who undertake employment during the summer period is good news for students and good news for the economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Incentivising students to work longer hours this summer will help support hospitality sector – Cummins
An increase in the earned income disregard for the student grant is urgently needed to support employment in the hospitality sector ahead of the busy summer period, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Flawed Sinn Féin housing policy means people would never own their own home outright – Cummins
Sinn Fein’s flawed affordable housing proposals would prevent outright home ownership for individuals and families, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.
Incentivisation scheme for holiday home owners to provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees urgently required – Cummins
An incentivisation scheme for owners of holidays homes to open up their properties to refugees fleeing Ukraine is required urgently, according to Fine Gael Housing Spokesman Senator John Cummins.
Regulations to turn vacant pubs into new homes to be in place this week – Cummins
Regulations for a planning exemption to enable the conversion of vacant pubs into homes have been approved by the Dáil and Seanad, a Fine Gael Senator has said