Joe Walsh
Question:687 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on an affordable housing scheme (details supplied) in County Cork. [30646/05]
View answerTuesday, 25 October 2005
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Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)
A comprehensive feasibility assessment on the site at Darrara, Clonakilty, was carried out in terms of strategic land use planning, financial viability, affordability and suitable infrastructural solutions. The feasibility study was approved by Cork County Council on 30 September 2005. Following this, public consultation took place during October 2005 culminating in a council decision to initiate the process to amend the local area plan in order to facilitate the construction of the affordable housing units.
Commencement of construction on this site now depends on the outcome of the planning process. As with all of the projects under the Sustaining Progress affordable housing initiative, my Department will continue to ensure that this project is progressed as speedily as possible to ensure the earliest possible delivery of affordable housing units.