asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state with regard to each local authority in County Wexford what are the current proposals for house-building; and what is the present position with regard to each proposal.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Wexford Housing.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
CURRENT proposals received from housing authorities in County Wexford.
Wexford Corporation.
Scheme |
Present Position |
30 houses at John Street |
In progress. |
Davitt Road North |
The purchase of 1 acre and 3 roods has been sanctioned. The layout plan for a 24-house scheme on this site is at present under examination in the Department. The house plans have not yet been received. |
124 houses at Slippery Green |
General lines of the layout have been approved. The submission by the housing authority of details of the drainage for the scheme is awaited. |
Enniscorthy Urban District |
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28 houses at Bellefield |
Tenders invited by housing authority. |
New Ross Urban District |
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4 houses at William Street and 2 houses at Windmill Land. |
The layout plan and specification have been approved. The house plan has been generally approved subject to reconsideration by the housing authority of the area and shape of bedroom No. 1 and the design of the stairs. |
20 houses at Charleton Hill |
Layout and house plan have been approved. Specification under examination in Department. |
Wexford County Council |
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Rural cottages |
16 cottages are in progress Tenders have been approved for a further 11 cottages and tenders are under examination in the Department for 7 cottages. A serviced cottage plan intended for general use is also under examination in the Department. |
6 houses at Ferns |
Layout and house plans are under examination in the Department. |
14 houses at Gorey |
Layout and house plans under examination in the Department. |
2 houses at Ballyknocken, Rosslare |
Sketch layout and house plan under examination in Department. |