asked the Minister for Local Government the number of families deemed to be in need of rehousing in (a) South Tipperary County Council area, (b) Clonmel, (c) Tipperary town, (d) Cashel, (e) Carrick-on-Suir, (f) Lismore, (g) Cappoquin, and (h) Tallow; and what steps are being taken in each area to provide housing for these families.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tipperary-Waterford 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:
1. |
2. |
3. |
Area |
Number of families approved for rehousing |
Steps being taken to provide for housing needs in Column 2. |
(a) Tipperary SR County Health District. |
140 |
Work on 28 dwellings will commence shortly. Plans are being prepared for a further 100 dwellings for which sites have been acquired. |
(b) Clonmel Borough |
24 |
A scheme of 14 houses is in progress. Plans are being prepared for a further scheme of 24 houses. |
(c) Tipperary Urban District. |
35 |
Plans are being prepared for a scheme of 28 houses. |
(d) Cashel Urban District. |
18 |
Site for new scheme being sought by housing authority. |
(e) Carrick-on-Suir Urban District. |
50 |
A scheme of 52 houses is in progress. |
(f) Lismore |
8 |
Tenders have been invited for a scheme of 6 houses. |
(g) Cappoquin |
6 |
Tenders have been invited for a scheme of 6 houses. |
(h) Tallow |
3 |
Site for new scheme being sought by housing authority. |