1769. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the proposed code of practice to set a standard approach for allowing tenants in council and AHB homes to keep pets; when the code of practice will be finalised and in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60985/26]

1774. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the review of the code of practice for an approved housing body will be completed; if he will confirm that social tenants of AHBs and local authorities can keep pets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61368/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1769, 1770 and 1774 together.

The new national housing plan, Building Homes, Delivery Communities, commits to reviewing the CCMA Code of Practice - Approved Housing Body (AHB) Allocation Process (the Code). A Working Group, including local authority and AHB representatives, has been established by my Department to examine the Code and its implementation.

Part of the work of this Working Group includes an examination of how the Code can ensure that social housing tenants, of either AHBs or local authorities, are not precluded from living with domestic pets in local authority or approved housing body properties.

The review of the Code of Practice is scheduled for completion by H2 2026 with arrangements for its implementation also in place at that time.