Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009
481 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm having received an application from Westmeath County Council in respect of a voluntary community association (details supplied) to provide voluntary and community housing; if he will take steps to have same processed as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4861/09]
View answerAn outline proposal was received in my Department from Westmeath County Council in relation to a proposed scheme for Cluid Housing Association at Springfield, Mullingar in May, 2005. Following my Department's response and subsequent discussions on the matter, the Council sought Departmental approval for the scheme in November, 2008. My Department wrote to the Council on 21 January 2009 seeking additional information. On receipt of this information, the application will be considered further, in the light of available resources and competing demands.
