Assignment of Responsibilities under the
Public Service Management Act 1997

Dave Walsh has responsibility at Assistant Secretary level for the Planning, Land Management and Housing Market Policy Division,  and in particular for ensuring that the appropriate strategic policy and legislative planning framework is in place to promote sustainable economic growth and balanced regional development, e.g. through development of a new long-term National Planning Framework, maintaining a transparent and robust planning system, and providing appropriate policy guidance and resources to planning authorities and An Bord Pleanala to deliver their statutory functions and requirements. He also oversees the coordination and implementation of Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness aimed at addressing the significant challenges to increase housing output and enhancing housing supports and other services, and providing a vital cross-cutting role across the Housing, Water and Local Government Divisions within the Department as well as co-ordinating policies and priorities with other relevant Departments and Agencies. He is also responsible for Rental Market policy and Approved Housing Bodies Regulation; and development of New Funding Models for the delivery of Social Housing.