Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2004
281 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding which has been allocated to the RAPID scheme from his Department’s budget since the commencement of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/04]
View answerDetails of funding allocated to projects under the RAPID programme by my Department are set out in the following table. A number of other RAPID projects are also under active consideration or have been approved in principle by my Department or local authorities, as appropriate. In addition to RAPID projects, public agencies, including local authorities, are already providing a wide range of services in all RAPID areas. My Department has also met the salary costs of the local co-ordinators for each RAPID area. A total of €5.8 million has been expended to date in this regard.
|
RAPID area (Strand I) |
Project no. |
Subject |
Report / Position |
|
Cork — Blackpool/The Glen/ Mayfield |
CKBG008 |
Waste & Recycling — Bring Facilities |
Approved for grant assistance under the waste management capital grants scheme — total allocation (incl. CKFG053) of €107,000. |
|
Cork — Blackpool/The Glen/ Mayfield |
CKBG011 |
Estate Management Mediation Service |
Funding of €42,500 in total approved for this, together with projects CKFG 17, CKKC16c & CKTM 28 |
|
Cork — Blackpool/The Glen/Mayfield |
CKBG035 |
Glen Regeneration Phase 2 & 3 |
€18.2 million approved for phase 1. Work underway and expected to be completed in early 2004. Proposals awaited from the city council in respect of phases 2 and 3. |
|
Cork — Fairhill/ Garranabraher/Farranree |
CKFG017 |
Estate Management — Mediation Service |
Funding of €42,500 in total approved for this, together with projects CKBG 11, CKKC16c & CKTM 28 |
|
Cork — Fairhill/ Garranabraher/Farranree |
CKFG051 |
Civic Amenity Site — northside |
Funding of €365,000 approved for a site in Blackpool to service north Cork City area, under the Waste Management Capital Grants Scheme. |
|
Cork — Fairhill/ Garranabraher/Farranree |
CKFG053 |
Improved availability of Bring Site |
Approved for grant assistance under the Waste Management Capital Grants Scheme — total allocation (incl. CKFG 08) of €107,000. |
|
Cork — Fairhill/ Garranabraher/Farranree |
CKFG055 |
Farranree Housing Project for the Elderly |
Under the Capital Assistance Scheme, €6,957,213 was approved towards the provision of 39 units of accommodation by Farranree Sheltered Housing Ltd. on 2.12.03 |
|
Cork — Knocknaheeney/ Churchfield |
CKKC007c |
Cork CC Area Housing Office |
Office fully staffed and opened for business 02/10/02 — approved funding of €177,763 paid |
|
Cork — Knocknaheeney/ Churchfield |
CKKC016c |
Estate Management — Mediation Service |
Funding of €42,500 in total approved for this, together with projects CKBG 11, CKFG 17 & CKTM 28 |
|
Cork — Knocknaheeney/ Churchfield |
CKKC018d |
Knocknaheeny Regeneration Plan |
Funding of €2.05 million provided under Remedial works scheme for window/door replacement in Blocks A, B and C. Revised design plans for Block D are under examination by the Department. |
|
Cork — Knocknaheeney/ Churchfield |
CKKC019d |
Knocknaheeny Regeneration Block D |
|
|
Cork — Togher/ Mahon |
CKTM004 |
Togher Community Services Centre |
Budget cost approved for sum of €390,000 issued 25th June 2004. |
|
Cork — Togher/ Mahon |
CKTM028 |
Estate Management Mediation Services |
Funding of €42,500 in total approved for this, together with projects CKBG 11, CKFG 17 & CKKC16c |
|
Ballymun |
DUBBALSOC/01 |
Social Supports Initiative |
Funding of €65,047 approved. |
|
Finglas |
DUBFING011 |
Traveller Community Centre at Avila Park |
Approved as part of 6 house scheme Avila Park Phase iv. The Community Centre is part of an overall scheme to provide additional housing at Avila Park. Approved budget €530,922. |
|
Northeast Inner City |
DUBNEIC001 |
Improvements flat complexes |
D/EHLG is currently funding redevelopment work to a number of flat complexes in the inner city involving part demolition, new build and regeneration. €123m in total (1999 prices) provided over the period 1999-2003 |
|
South West Inner City (Canals) |
DUBSW027 |
Supporting the Regeneration process in St. Michael’s Estate |
Demolition works approved at an estimated cost of €764,000. |
|
South West Inner City (Canals) |
DUBSW028 |
Supporting the Regeneration process in Fatima Mansions |
Demolition works approved at an estimated cost of €670,000. |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown |
DRDUNL034 |
Redevelop the housing stock at Laurel Avenue |
Funding of €13.41million approved. |
|
Limerick — Kings Island |
LIMKI 048 |
Establishment Anti-social unit |
Housing Management Initiative grant approved on 31 May 2004 for funding up to €21,600 in respect of salary of an anti-social behaviour official. |
|
Limerick — Southside |
LKS029 |
Phase II and III O’Malley Park Remedial work Scheme |
Phase 1 completed. Approval to proceed to tender for Phase 2 issued July 03. Dedicated Project Officers are being recruited to implement the regeneration plan. The estimated cost for phase 1 & 2 is €17.5m |
|
Clondalkin |
SDCLON017 |
Environmental Improvements Prog — Establish and maintain a Recycling Centre (6 bottle & can banks) |
Provision of 13 Bring Centres in SDubCoCo area approved under the Waste Management Capital Grants Scheme — total allocation €48,000. |
|
Clondalkin |
SDCLON019 |
To implement the Traveller Accommodation Programme in Kishogue |
Tender Approved, expected to start 2005. Approved budget €5,131,310. |
|
Clondalkin |
SDCLON020 |
To implement the Traveller Accommodation Programme in Lynche’s Lane |
Approved to go to tender. Approved budget €500,000. |
|
Clondalkin |
SDCLON023 |
In-fill housing prog — increase housing availability & decrease sites of anti-social behaviour |
Two schemes are underway at an estimated cost of €5.9m. |
|
Clondalkin |
SDCLON025 |
To enhance the funding available for the LA housing refurbishment programme in Shancastle & Greenfort |
Approval has been conveyed to South Dublin County Council to proceed to a first phase of 100 houses in Shancastle and Greenfort under the Remedial Works Scheme at an estimated cost of almost €2.8 million. Work has already commenced on a number of houses. |
|
Clondalkin |
SDCLON026 |
To enhance the funding available for the LA housing refurbishment programme in Moorfield |
Has been approved for Remedial Works Scheme funding. Budget of €3.2m approved. |
|
Tallaght |
SDTALL030 |
Refurbishment of Cushlawn Est. Killinarden |
Approval has been conveyed to South Dublin County Council to proceed to a first phase of 100 houses in Cushlawn Estate under the Remedial Works Scheme at an estimated cost of almost €2.8 million. Work has already commenced on a number of houses. |
|
Tallaght |
SDTALL033 |
Provision of Traveller Accommodation — Kiltipper |
Completed June 2004. Approved budget €1,120,000. |
|
Tallaght |
SDTALL035 |
Provision of Traveller Accommodation — Belgard |
Under construction. Approved budget €2,478,220 |
|
Tallaght |
SDTALL036 |
Extend existing Traveller Accommodation in Brookfield |
Tender Approved August 2004. Approved budget €1,414,703. |
|
Tallaght |
SDTALL040SDTALL046 SDTALL048 |
Environmental Awareness Campaign, Killinarden, Jobstown and Fettercairn. |
In 2003 €20,000 was allocated from the Department together with €5,000 matching funding from South Dublin County Council to a scaled down environmental awareness programme incorporating the three designated areas of Killinarden, Jobstown and Fettercairn. The programme of environmental awareness activities will be undertaken by Dublin South County Council environmental awareness officer. |
|
Drogheda |
LTHDRO008 |
Estate Management Training (residents), Home management training (homemakers), Environmental Awareness Involving schools/youth and community, House Maintenance Course |
Housing Management Initiative grant approved for an Estate Management Officer and various training initiatives. Funding of €32,576 paid. |
|
Drogheda |
LTHDRO18 |
Remedial Housing works scheme |
Approval given. Council considering tenders for a pilot phase of 37 houses. Work has started on the construction of 16 old persons’ dwellings at St. Finians Park. Funding of €1,918,103 allocated. |
|
Waterford |
— |
Refurbishment scheme at Clonard Park, Ballybeg |
Refurbishment scheme at Ballybeg involves the general refurbishment of some 215 dwellings. A Pilot project was approved in November 2001 for 14 dwellings. Approval issued Feb 04 to accept tender for a further 66 houses. Cost for Pilot Phase and Phase 2 estimated at €5.3m. |
|
Waterford |
— |
Development of an integrated action plan for Larchfield/Lisduggan |
Funding for the appointment of an Estates Officer with responsibility for the development of an integrated action plan for Larchfield/Lisduggan was approved under the Housing Management Initiatives Grants scheme. €28,021 in full and final payment 13.11.03. |
|
Waterford |
WATFC033 |
Community Facilities — Manor St. John. |
The Department has indicated its commitment to providing funding of €0.5 million for the refurbishment of the Community Facility at Manor St. John. It is understood that there is a Childcare Facility on this site. |
|
Waterford |
— |
Provision for Water and Drainage Infrastructure — Kilbarry Development Area |
Contract Documents are awaited in the Department. The Local Authority is currently re-examining local requirements in advance of submitting Contract Documents for approval. Estimated cost €2.6m. |
|
Waterford |
— |
Link Road to centre of Ballybeg |
Waterford City Council has been allocated €1.063 million in respect of the Ballybeg Link Road. €532,928 was paid to the City Council in 2003 and €530,072 has been allocated in 2004. |
|
Waterford |
WATFC035 |
Larchville/Lisduggan Area Plan |
Manor St. John — New Housing. The Department has funded the construction of 47 houses for Manor St. John and the Scheme was completed in 2003 at a cost of over €5 million. |
|
Bray |
WKBRAY003 |
Estate Management Development Officer for Bray |
Funding of €38,700 for the appointment of an Estate Development Officer and tenants/staff training approved. Project is now completed. |
|
Bray |
WKBRAY004 WKBRAY005 |
Audit of Housing Stock in RAPID Area |
Funding of €25,000 paid October 2003. Project is now completed. |
|
RAPID Area (Strand II) |
Project no. |
Subject |
Report / Position |
|
Carlow |
CW CRLW O14 |
Housing Management Initiative |
Department has received a housing management initiative grant application from Carlow County Council (& Carlow Town Council) for funding under the 2003 Scheme. Funding up to €45,330 approved in Aug 2003. |
|
Cavan |
CN CAVN 002 |
Construction of Social Housing — Fair Green |
Approval has issued to the Council to provide 4 apartments and 6 houses at Fair Green Hill, Cavan. The scheme is scheduled to be completed in 2004. Funding of €1.2million approved. |
|
Cavan |
CN CAVN 003 |
Construction of Social Housing — Tullacmongan |
Construction of 18 houses was completed in July, 2004 at an estimated cost of €1.9m. |
|
Cavan |
CN CAVN 007 |
Construction of Central Library and Heritage Centre |
Total grant-aid approved for this project is €4,742,495. Project under construction. |
|
Cavan |
CN CAVN 008 |
Construction of Housing at Mount St. Francis — Stage II |
Under Construction. Approved budget €1,140,170. |
|
Mallow |
CK MALL 014 |
Estate Management — Powerscourt |
Funding of up to €23,000 approved. Fully paid Aug 2003. |
|
Youghal |
CK YOUG 008 |
Remedial Works Scheme — Raheen Park |
Works have been approved under the Remedial Works Scheme Approval of Tender and Budget cost of €137,087 issued March 04 |
|
Youghal |
CK YOUG 029 |
Estate Management — Greencloyne & Chestnut Drive |
Funding up to €46,000 approved in Aug 2003 under Housing Management Initiative Grant Scheme 2003. |
|
Mallow |
CK MALL 038 |
Gouldshill/Town Council Local Agenda Environment Partnership Fund. |
This project received €1,250 from the Department’s Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund in 2003 (€2,500 with local authority co-financing). A further grant of €7,680 was awarded on 10.03.04. |
|
Youghal |
CK YOUG 046 |
Local Agenda 21 Partnership Fund — Reduce Youghal’s Waste Initiative |
This project has received €1,250 from the Department’s Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund in 2003 (€2,500 with local authority co-financing). The LA21EPF Funding has been received. Applications for further funding for this project were invited in November 2003. A further grant of €5,000 was awarded on 11.12.03 |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 012 |
Refurbishment of Walter Macken Flats (96 no. dwellings) |
Construction work on the refurbishment works to 96 dwellings at Walter Macken Flats, Galway has commenced. The refurbishment works include the replacement of the existing flat roof, the installation of central heating, plumbing, rewiring, internal refurbishment and upgrading of the general environment of the estate. Funding of €6.3million has been approved. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 013 |
Refurbishment of 44 no. maisonettes at Mervue |
Approval has been given to the City Council to accept a tender for the refurbishment works to 44 maisonettes at New Mervue, Galway. The refurbishment works include the installation of central heating, rewiring, smoke alarms, internal refurbishment and upgrading of the general environment of the estate. Funding of €1.4million approved. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 014 |
Housing Development at Merlin Park, Ballybane; construction of 114 houses |
This development is a mix of local authority, voluntary and affordable units. The final Phase 1, Stage 3 has recently been completed at an estimated cost of €4.3m. 62 local authority houses have already been completed in Stages 1 and 2. The estimated cost of the scheme is €11.27m. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 015 |
Proposed construction of 268 new dwellings at Merlin Park |
Work has commenced on the 1st phase of 52 houses at an estimated cost of €6.2m. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 016 |
Ballybane Neighbourhood Centre |
The Department is providing funding of €250,000 to Galway City Council under the One Stop Shop Programme towards this development. Construction commenced. Expected completion of library and medical centre, end 2004. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 017 |
Refurbishment of 24 no. local authority houses at St. Finbarr’s Tce, Bohermore |
Designated for funding under the Remedial Works Scheme. Approval issued to the City Council in June, 2004 for a tender for a pilot phase of 24 houses at an estimated cost of €3.8m. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 018 |
Housing Management Initiative Grant, Ballinfoile |
Funding of up to €45,600 approved under the Housing Management Initiative Grant scheme in 2002. €30,600 paid in 2003. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 019 |
Construction of 236 no. units at Bóthar na gCóiste, Ballinfoile |
This scheme includes local authority, voluntary and affordable houses — all 126 local authority units are now completed. The total estimated cost of the scheme is €34.5m. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 020 |
Construction of 19 no. social housing scheme for elderly people and people with disabilities at Sandyvale, Ballinfoile |
This scheme was completed in 2003 at a cost of €2.3m. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 021 |
Westside Housing Inclusion Project |
Funding of up to €39,161 approved under the Housing Management Initiative Grant scheme in 2002. €28,639 paid in 2003. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 022 |
Westside Bris Project |
Paid €8,800 in Dec 2003. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 025 |
Library at Westside |
Library officially opened 23.1.04. Grant aid totalling €2,085,751 was allocated in March 2002. €1,815,321 paid to October 2004. €24,015 due for payment November 2004. |
|
Galway |
GY GLWY 028 |
Construction of three group units at Bóthar na gCóiste |
This scheme was recently completed at a cost of €560,000. |
|
Tralee |
KY TRAL 016 |
Earth Education Project |
Grant of €19,020 was awarded in March 2004 in respect 2003 application. |
|
Athy |
KE ATHY 008 |
Remedial Works Scheme at Townspark and Carbury Park |
An allocation of €100,000 has been made to Athy Town Council in 2004 for the scheme. Departmental approval issued in July 04 to enable the Council seek tenders for the project. |
|
Athy |
KE ATHY 009 |
Employment of Tenant Liaison Officer |
Funding up to €31,750 approved in Aug 2003 under the Housing Management Initiative Grant Scheme 2003. €28,800 paid in Nov 2003. |
|
Kilkenny |
KY KLKY 027 |
Ossory Park Remedial Scheme |
Work on pilot phase of 16 houses currently underway for completion by end of 2004. The estimated cost of the pilot phase is €1.2million. Detailed plans and costings awaited from the Council for Phase 2. |
|
Longford |
LDLGFD 026 |
Housing Management Initiative |
Funding of up to €16,000 approved in Aug 2003 under the Housing Management Initiative Grant scheme 2003 |
|
Clonmel |
ST CLON 005 |
Estate Management Initiative |
An application has been received for funding under Housing Management Initiative Grant scheme 2003. €30,600 paid in Sept 2003. |
|
Tipperary |
ST TIPP 001 |
Housing Management Initiative, Tipperary Town |
Funding of up to €7,500 approved. €7,500 paid in 2003. |
|
Carrick-on-Suir |
ST CKSR 010 |
Ballylynch Renewal Programme |
Works have been approved under the Remedial Works Scheme and approval to proceed to tender stage with a pilot scheme of 10 houses was issued Oct 03. In May 04 approval was given for phase 1A of the scheme which involves the provision of central heating in 73 LA owned houses and the replacement of doors and windows in both the rented and privately owned homes. Under the terms of the RWS private householders must pay 50% of the cost of works. The estimated cost of the pilot phase and phase 1a is €2m. |
|
Athlone |
WM ATHL 005 |
Redevelopment of St. Mel’s Terrace |
Grant aid of €50,000 has been approved under the Local Authorities PPP Fund, for a feasibility study to examine the redevelopment of St. Mels Terrace, using a Public Private Partnership approach. The study was completed in June 2004. |
|
Athlone |
WM ATHL 006 |
Athlone Civic Amenity Facility |
Grant assistance of €860,703 approved (2003) for this project under the Waste Management Capital Grants Scheme. |
|
New Ross |
WD NEWR 007 |
Tenant Participation Officer |
€41,400 approved May 2004 (€31,400 salary, €10,000 support costs). |
|
New Ross |
WD NEWR 017 |
Construction of a Waste Water Treatment Plant and interceptor sewer |
Scheduled to commence construction late 2005 — Water Services Investment Programme 2004-2006. Estimated Cost is €13.5m. |
|
Wexford |
WD WEXF 026 |
Tenant Liaison Officer |
Funding up to €38,195 was approved in Aug 2003 under the Housing Management Initiative Grant scheme 2003 |
|
Wexford |
WD WEXF 028 |
Local Agenda 21 |
Grant of €12,500 awarded in February 04. |
