Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 February 2010
583 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses purchased for social housing purposes by each local authority in each of the past seven years; the cost of such purchases by each local authority in each of the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6470/10]
View answerI refer to the reply to Question Nos. 285 and 286 of 27 January, 2010.
584 Deputy Seán Connick asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 26 November 2009, the position regarding an application for funding under the capital assistance scheme for voluntary housing associations from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision on this application will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6506/10]
View answerI recently announced the approval of funding for some 75 voluntary and co-operative housing projects at various locations around the country, including a project being advanced by Rathangan Senior Citizens Housing Association at Rathangan, Co. Wexford. Wexford County Council will advise the housing body with regard to the procedures for drawing down the funding in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relevant scheme.
